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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.80, 15,147.30 and 7,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.80, 15,147.30 and 7,454.60 is: 11,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.80 : 15,147.30 = 7,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.80/15,147.30 = 7,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.80x = 15,147.30 × 7,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.80x = 112,917,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,917,062.58/10,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.28

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