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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.60, 15,782.40 and 3,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.60, 15,782.40 and 3,127.20 is: 4,690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.60 : 15,782.40 = 3,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.60/15,782.40 = 3,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.60x = 15,782.40 × 3,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.60x = 49,354,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354,721.28/10,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.80

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