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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.80, 15,569.70 and 7,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.80, 15,569.70 and 7,253.20 is: 10,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.80 : 15,569.70 = 7,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.80/15,569.70 = 7,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.80x = 15,569.70 × 7,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.80x = 112,930,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,930,148.04/10,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.80

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