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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,887.28, 15,011.60 and 10,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,887.28, 15,011.60 and 10,080.26 is: 13,898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,887.28 : 15,011.60 = 10,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,887.28/15,011.60 = 10,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,887.28x = 15,011.60 × 10,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,887.28x = 151,320,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,320,831.02/10,887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.86

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