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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.38, 15,046.81 and 7,952.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.38, 15,046.81 and 7,952.66 is: 11,916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.38 : 15,046.81 = 7,952.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.38/15,046.81 = 7,952.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.38x = 15,046.81 × 7,952.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.38x = 119,662,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,662,164.01/10,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.90

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