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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.38, 15,281.07 and 7,993.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.38, 15,281.07 and 7,993.09 is: 11,989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.38 : 15,281.07 = 7,993.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.38/15,281.07 = 7,993.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.38x = 15,281.07 × 7,993.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.38x = 122,142,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,142,967.81/10,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.64

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