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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.28, 15,310.52 and 7,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.28, 15,310.52 and 7,762 is: 11,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.28 : 15,310.52 = 7,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.28/15,310.52 = 7,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.28x = 15,310.52 × 7,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.28x = 118,840,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,840,256.24/10,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,638.14

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