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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.60, 15,143.40 and 7,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.60, 15,143.40 and 7,906.20 is: 11,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.60 : 15,143.40 = 7,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.60/15,143.40 = 7,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.60x = 15,143.40 × 7,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.60x = 119,726,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,726,749.08/10,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.30

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