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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.60, 15,281.40 and 7,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.60, 15,281.40 and 7,077.20 is: 10,615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.60 : 15,281.40 = 7,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.60/15,281.40 = 7,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.60x = 15,281.40 × 7,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.60x = 108,149,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,149,524.08/10,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.80

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