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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.96, 15,074.44 and 7,092.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.96, 15,074.44 and 7,092.17 is: 10,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.96 : 15,074.44 = 7,092.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.96/15,074.44 = 7,092.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.96x = 15,074.44 × 7,092.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.96x = 106,910,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,910,454.56/10,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,640.02

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