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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,025.96, 15,029.94 and 7,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,025.96, 15,029.94 and 7,386.92 is: 11,073.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,025.96 : 15,029.94 = 7,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,025.96/15,029.94 = 7,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,025.96x = 15,029.94 × 7,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,025.96x = 111,024,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,024,964.38/10,025.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.75

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