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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,073.90, 15,110.85 and 7,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,073.90, 15,110.85 and 7,481.90 is: 11,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,073.90 : 15,110.85 = 7,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,073.90/15,110.85 = 7,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,073.90x = 15,110.85 × 7,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,073.90x = 113,057,868.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,057,868.62/10,073.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,222.85

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