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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.80, 15,397.20 and 9,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.80, 15,397.20 and 9,487.20 is: 14,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.80 : 15,397.20 = 9,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.80/15,397.20 = 9,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.80x = 15,397.20 × 9,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.80x = 146,076,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,076,315.84/10,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.80

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