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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.20, 16,066.80 and 9,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.20, 16,066.80 and 9,415.20 is: 14,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.20 : 16,066.80 = 9,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.20/16,066.80 = 9,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.20x = 16,066.80 × 9,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.20x = 151,272,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,272,135.36/10,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.80

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