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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.80, 15,238.38 and 7,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.80, 15,238.38 and 7,365.18 is: 11,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.80 : 15,238.38 = 7,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.80/15,238.38 = 7,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.80x = 15,238.38 × 7,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.80x = 112,233,369.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,233,369.23/10,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.63

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