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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.60, 15,436.80 and 6,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.60, 15,436.80 and 6,806.40 is: 10,195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.60 : 15,436.80 = 6,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.60/15,436.80 = 6,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.60x = 15,436.80 × 6,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.60x = 105,069,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,069,035.52/10,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.33

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