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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.55, 15,567.50 and 7,680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.55, 15,567.50 and 7,680.28 is: 10,607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.55 : 15,567.50 = 7,680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.55/15,567.50 = 7,680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.55x = 15,567.50 × 7,680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.55x = 119,562,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,562,758.90/11,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.48

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