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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.40, 15,309.60 and 7,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.40, 15,309.60 and 7,268.80 is: 10,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.40 : 15,309.60 = 7,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.40/15,309.60 = 7,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.40x = 15,309.60 × 7,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.40x = 111,282,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,282,420.48/10,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.20

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