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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.60, 15,224.40 and 7,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.60, 15,224.40 and 7,363.20 is: 11,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.60 : 15,224.40 = 7,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.60/15,224.40 = 7,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.60x = 15,224.40 × 7,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.60x = 112,100,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,100,302.08/10,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.80

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