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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.36, 15,210.52 and 7,384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.36, 15,210.52 and 7,384.56 is: 11,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.36 : 15,210.52 = 7,384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.36/15,210.52 = 7,384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.36x = 15,210.52 × 7,384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.36x = 112,322,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,322,921.52/10,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,076.82

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