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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.60, 15,377.40 and 4,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.60, 15,377.40 and 4,711.20 is: 7,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.60 : 15,377.40 = 4,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.60/15,377.40 = 4,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.60x = 15,377.40 × 4,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.60x = 72,446,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,446,006.88/10,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.80

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