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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.60, 15,521.40 and 7,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.60, 15,521.40 and 7,021.20 is: 10,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.60 : 15,521.40 = 7,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.60/15,521.40 = 7,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.60x = 15,521.40 × 7,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.60x = 108,978,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,978,853.68/10,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.80

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