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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.72, 15,084.97 and 7,264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.72, 15,084.97 and 7,264.12 is: 10,902.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.72 : 15,084.97 = 7,264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.72/15,084.97 = 7,264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.72x = 15,084.97 × 7,264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.72x = 109,579,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,579,032.28/10,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.61

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