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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,185.34, 15,301.40 and 7,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,185.34, 15,301.40 and 7,190.26 is: 10,801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,185.34 : 15,301.40 = 7,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,185.34/15,301.40 = 7,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,185.34x = 15,301.40 × 7,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,185.34x = 110,020,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,020,970.16/10,185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.90

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