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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.78, 15,314.70 and 7,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.78, 15,314.70 and 7,080.60 is: 10,620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.78 : 15,314.70 = 7,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.78/15,314.70 = 7,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.78x = 15,314.70 × 7,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.78x = 108,437,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,437,264.82/10,209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,620.92

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