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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.80, 15,769.20 and 4,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.80, 15,769.20 and 4,368.80 is: 6,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.80 : 15,769.20 = 4,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.80/15,769.20 = 4,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.80x = 15,769.20 × 4,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.80x = 68,892,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,892,480.96/10,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.20

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