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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.80, 15,589.20 and 3,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.80, 15,589.20 and 3,372.80 is: 5,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.80 : 15,589.20 = 3,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.80/15,589.20 = 3,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.80x = 15,589.20 × 3,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.80x = 52,579,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,579,253.76/10,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.20

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