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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053, 15,066.54 and 7,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053, 15,066.54 and 7,435.08 is: 11,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053 : 15,066.54 = 7,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053/15,066.54 = 7,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053x = 15,066.54 × 7,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053x = 112,020,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,020,930.22/10,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,143.03

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