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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.93, 15,063.98 and 7,408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.93, 15,063.98 and 7,408.53 is: 11,123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.93 : 15,063.98 = 7,408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.93/15,063.98 = 7,408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.93x = 15,063.98 × 7,408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.93x = 111,601,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,601,910.71/10,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.56

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