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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.06, 15,046.52 and 7,841.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.06, 15,046.52 and 7,841.63 is: 11,762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.06 : 15,046.52 = 7,841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.06/15,046.52 = 7,841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.06x = 15,046.52 × 7,841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.06x = 117,989,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,989,128.19/10,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,762.38

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