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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.80, 15,352.20 and 6,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.80, 15,352.20 and 6,063.60 is: 9,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.80 : 15,352.20 = 6,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.80/15,352.20 = 6,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.80x = 15,352.20 × 6,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.80x = 93,089,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,089,599.92/10,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.74

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