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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.10, 15,226.65 and 7,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.10, 15,226.65 and 7,364.70 is: 11,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.10 : 15,226.65 = 7,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.10/15,226.65 = 7,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.10x = 15,226.65 × 7,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.10x = 112,139,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,139,709.26/10,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.05

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