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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.20, 15,316.80 and 7,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.20, 15,316.80 and 7,619.20 is: 11,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.20 : 15,316.80 = 7,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.20/15,316.80 = 7,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.20x = 15,316.80 × 7,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.20x = 116,701,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,701,762.56/10,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.80

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