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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.80, 14,115.20 and 6,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.80, 14,115.20 and 6,035.52 is: 8,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.80 : 14,115.20 = 6,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.80/14,115.20 = 6,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.80x = 14,115.20 × 6,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.80x = 85,192,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,192,571.90/10,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.70

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