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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.06, 15,295.19 and 7,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.06, 15,295.19 and 7,562.66 is: 11,354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.06 : 15,295.19 = 7,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.06/15,295.19 = 7,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.06x = 15,295.19 × 7,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.06x = 115,672,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,672,207.32/10,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.82

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