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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.28, 15,144.35 and 7,753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.28, 15,144.35 and 7,753.93 is: 11,613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.28 : 15,144.35 = 7,753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.28/15,144.35 = 7,753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.28x = 15,144.35 × 7,753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.28x = 117,428,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,428,229.80/10,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,613.59

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