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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.20, 15,432.60 and 7,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.20, 15,432.60 and 7,674.80 is: 11,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.20 : 15,432.60 = 7,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.20/15,432.60 = 7,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.20x = 15,432.60 × 7,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.20x = 118,442,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,442,118.48/10,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.13

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