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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.80, 16,168.20 and 10,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.80, 16,168.20 and 10,001.20 is: 15,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.80 : 16,168.20 = 10,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.80/16,168.20 = 10,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.80x = 16,168.20 × 10,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.80x = 161,701,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,701,401.84/10,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.80

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