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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.43, 15,063.24 and 7,408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.43, 15,063.24 and 7,408.03 is: 11,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.43 : 15,063.24 = 7,408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.43/15,063.24 = 7,408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.43x = 15,063.24 × 7,408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.43x = 111,588,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,588,933.82/10,032.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.82

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