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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.80, 15,325.20 and 9,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.80, 15,325.20 and 9,007.20 is: 13,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.80 : 15,325.20 = 9,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.80/15,325.20 = 9,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.80x = 15,325.20 × 9,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.80x = 138,037,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,037,141.44/10,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.80

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