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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.24, 15,262.76 and 7,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.24, 15,262.76 and 7,832.90 is: 11,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.24 : 15,262.76 = 7,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.24/15,262.76 = 7,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.24x = 15,262.76 × 7,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.24x = 119,551,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,551,730.54/10,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,731.99

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