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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.60, 15,818.40 and 6,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.60, 15,818.40 and 6,160.80 is: 9,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.60 : 15,818.40 = 6,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.60/15,818.40 = 6,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.60x = 15,818.40 × 6,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.60x = 97,453,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,453,998.72/10,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.20

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