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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.60, 15,225.90 and 7,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.60, 15,225.90 and 7,364.20 is: 11,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.60 : 15,225.90 = 7,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.60/15,225.90 = 7,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.60x = 15,225.90 × 7,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.60x = 112,126,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,126,572.78/10,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.30

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