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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.31, 15,072.01 and 7,392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.31, 15,072.01 and 7,392.11 is: 11,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.31 : 15,072.01 = 7,392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.31/15,072.01 = 7,392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.31x = 15,072.01 × 7,392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.31x = 111,413,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,413,862.00/10,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.72

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