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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.60, 15,219.90 and 7,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.60, 15,219.90 and 7,360.20 is: 11,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.60 : 15,219.90 = 7,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.60/15,219.90 = 7,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.60x = 15,219.90 × 7,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.60x = 112,021,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,021,507.98/10,146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.30

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