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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.36, 15,254.76 and 7,700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.36, 15,254.76 and 7,700.36 is: 11,554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.36 : 15,254.76 = 7,700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.36/15,254.76 = 7,700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.36x = 15,254.76 × 7,700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.36x = 117,467,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,467,143.71/10,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.49

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