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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.34, 15,064.55 and 7,387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.34, 15,064.55 and 7,387.14 is: 11,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.34 : 15,064.55 = 7,387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.34/15,064.55 = 7,387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.34x = 15,064.55 × 7,387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.34x = 111,283,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,283,901.86/10,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.26

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