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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,117.58, 15,149.61 and 7,139.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,117.58, 15,149.61 and 7,139.81 is: 10,690.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,117.58 : 15,149.61 = 7,139.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,117.58/15,149.61 = 7,139.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,117.58x = 15,149.61 × 7,139.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,117.58x = 108,165,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,165,374.85/10,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,690.84

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