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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.39, 15,223.55 and 7,679.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.39, 15,223.55 and 7,679.61 is: 11,523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.39 : 15,223.55 = 7,679.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.39/15,223.55 = 7,679.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.39x = 15,223.55 × 7,679.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.39x = 116,910,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,910,888.42/10,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.55

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