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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.88, 15,046.06 and 7,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.88, 15,046.06 and 7,952.16 is: 11,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.88 : 15,046.06 = 7,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.88/15,046.06 = 7,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.88x = 15,046.06 × 7,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.88x = 119,648,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,648,676.49/10,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.15

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