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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.46, 15,309.32 and 7,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.46, 15,309.32 and 7,248.24 is: 10,863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.46 : 15,309.32 = 7,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.46/15,309.32 = 7,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.46x = 15,309.32 × 7,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.46x = 110,965,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,965,625.60/10,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.58

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