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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.20, 15,550.80 and 7,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.20, 15,550.80 and 7,775.20 is: 11,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.20 : 15,550.80 = 7,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.20/15,550.80 = 7,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.20x = 15,550.80 × 7,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.20x = 120,910,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,910,580.16/10,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.80

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