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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.80, 15,991.20 and 6,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.80, 15,991.20 and 6,052.80 is: 9,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.80 : 15,991.20 = 6,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.80/15,991.20 = 6,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.80x = 15,991.20 × 6,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.80x = 96,791,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,791,535.36/10,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.20

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