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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.80, 15,542.40 and 7,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.80, 15,542.40 and 7,888.40 is: 11,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.80 : 15,542.40 = 7,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.80/15,542.40 = 7,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.80x = 15,542.40 × 7,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.80x = 122,604,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,604,668.16/10,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.95

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