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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,805.60, 16,215.60 and 6,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,805.60, 16,215.60 and 6,125.60 is: 9,192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,805.60 : 16,215.60 = 6,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,805.60/16,215.60 = 6,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,805.60x = 16,215.60 × 6,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,805.60x = 99,330,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,330,279.36/10,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.48

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