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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.80, 15,368.40 and 7,772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.80, 15,368.40 and 7,772.40 is: 11,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.80 : 15,368.40 = 7,772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.80/15,368.40 = 7,772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.80x = 15,368.40 × 7,772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.80x = 119,449,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,449,352.16/10,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.90

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