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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.46, 15,054.27 and 7,402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.46, 15,054.27 and 7,402.06 is: 11,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.46 : 15,054.27 = 7,402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.46/15,054.27 = 7,402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.46x = 15,054.27 × 7,402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.46x = 111,432,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,432,642.49/10,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.86

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