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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.60, 10,216.80 and 7,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.60, 10,216.80 and 7,311.60 is: 10,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.60 : 10,216.80 = 7,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.60/10,216.80 = 7,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.60x = 10,216.80 × 7,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.60x = 74,701,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,701,154.88/7,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.80

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