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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.20, 16,216.80 and 9,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.20, 16,216.80 and 9,515.20 is: 14,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.20 : 16,216.80 = 9,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.20/16,216.80 = 9,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.20x = 16,216.80 × 9,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.20x = 154,306,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,306,095.36/10,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,272.80

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