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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.28, 15,437.40 and 7,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.28, 15,437.40 and 7,680.88 is: 11,506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.28 : 15,437.40 = 7,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.28/15,437.40 = 7,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.28x = 15,437.40 × 7,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.28x = 118,572,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,572,816.91/10,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.03

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