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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.39, 13,806.47 and 7,358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.39, 13,806.47 and 7,358.18 is: 10,143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.39 : 13,806.47 = 7,358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.39/13,806.47 = 7,358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.39x = 13,806.47 × 7,358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.39x = 101,590,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,590,544.34/10,015.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.45

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