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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.92, 15,283.63 and 7,588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.92, 15,283.63 and 7,588.03 is: 11,359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.92 : 15,283.63 = 7,588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.92/15,283.63 = 7,588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.92x = 15,283.63 × 7,588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.92x = 115,972,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,972,642.95/10,208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,359.93

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