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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.79, 15,188.72 and 7,495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.79, 15,188.72 and 7,495.71 is: 11,221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.79 : 15,188.72 = 7,495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.79/15,188.72 = 7,495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.79x = 15,188.72 × 7,495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.79x = 113,850,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,850,145.95/10,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.42

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