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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.61, 15,099.93 and 7,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.61, 15,099.93 and 7,430.08 is: 11,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.61 : 15,099.93 = 7,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.61/15,099.93 = 7,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.61x = 15,099.93 × 7,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.61x = 112,193,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,193,687.89/10,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.89

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