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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.20, 15,830.40 and 8,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.20, 15,830.40 and 8,619.20 is: 12,917.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.20 : 15,830.40 = 8,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.20/15,830.40 = 8,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.20x = 15,830.40 × 8,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.20x = 136,445,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,445,383.68/10,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.05

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