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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.40, 15,155.10 and 7,767.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.40, 15,155.10 and 7,767.90 is: 11,651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.40 : 15,155.10 = 7,767.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.40/15,155.10 = 7,767.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.40x = 15,155.10 × 7,767.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.40x = 117,723,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,723,301.29/10,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.85

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