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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.40, 15,552.60 and 9,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.40, 15,552.60 and 9,720.40 is: 14,580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.40 : 15,552.60 = 9,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.40/15,552.60 = 9,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.40x = 15,552.60 × 9,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.40x = 151,177,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,177,493.04/10,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,580.60

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