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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.48, 15,263.04 and 7,515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.48, 15,263.04 and 7,515.36 is: 11,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.48 : 15,263.04 = 7,515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.48/15,263.04 = 7,515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.48x = 15,263.04 × 7,515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.48x = 114,707,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,707,240.29/10,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.52

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