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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.09, 15,287.13 and 7,437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.09, 15,287.13 and 7,437.62 is: 11,141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.09 : 15,287.13 = 7,437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.09/15,287.13 = 7,437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.09x = 15,287.13 × 7,437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.09x = 113,699,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,699,902.05/10,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.49

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