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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.08, 15,038.28 and 7,560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.08, 15,038.28 and 7,560.15 is: 11,331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.08 : 15,038.28 = 7,560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.08/15,038.28 = 7,560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.08x = 15,038.28 × 7,560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.08x = 113,691,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,691,652.54/10,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.68

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