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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.80, 15,063.30 and 7,398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.80, 15,063.30 and 7,398.60 is: 11,087.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.80 : 15,063.30 = 7,398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.80/15,063.30 = 7,398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.80x = 15,063.30 × 7,398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.80x = 111,447,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,447,331.38/10,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.30

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