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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.80, 15,409.20 and 9,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.80, 15,409.20 and 9,063.20 is: 13,594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.80 : 15,409.20 = 9,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.80/15,409.20 = 9,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.80x = 15,409.20 × 9,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.80x = 139,656,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,656,661.44/10,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.80

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