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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.60, 15,317.40 and 4,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.60, 15,317.40 and 4,368.80 is: 6,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.60 : 15,317.40 = 4,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.60/15,317.40 = 4,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.60x = 15,317.40 × 4,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.60x = 66,918,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,918,657.12/10,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.20

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