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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.80, 15,547.20 and 9,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.80, 15,547.20 and 9,068.80 is: 13,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.80 : 15,547.20 = 9,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.80/15,547.20 = 9,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.80x = 15,547.20 × 9,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.80x = 140,994,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,994,447.36/10,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.20

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