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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.88, 15,286.32 and 7,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.88, 15,286.32 and 7,996.59 is: 11,994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.88 : 15,286.32 = 7,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.88/15,286.32 = 7,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.88x = 15,286.32 × 7,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.88x = 122,238,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,238,433.65/10,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.89

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