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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.80, 15,817.20 and 8,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.80, 15,817.20 and 8,855.20 is: 13,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.80 : 15,817.20 = 8,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.80/15,817.20 = 8,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.80x = 15,817.20 × 8,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.80x = 140,064,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,064,469.44/10,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.80

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