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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.44, 15,305.88 and 7,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.44, 15,305.88 and 7,737.04 is: 11,610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.44 : 15,305.88 = 7,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.44/15,305.88 = 7,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.44x = 15,305.88 × 7,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.44x = 118,422,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,422,205.80/10,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.66

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