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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.80, 16,727.70 and 7,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.80, 16,727.70 and 7,215.20 is: 10,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.80 : 16,727.70 = 7,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.80/16,727.70 = 7,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.80x = 16,727.70 × 7,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.80x = 120,693,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,693,701.04/11,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,822.80

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