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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.36, 15,211.26 and 7,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.36, 15,211.26 and 7,671.36 is: 11,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.36 : 15,211.26 = 7,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.36/15,211.26 = 7,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.36x = 15,211.26 × 7,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.36x = 116,691,051.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,691,051.51/10,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.99

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