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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.44, 15,312.32 and 7,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.44, 15,312.32 and 7,250.24 is: 10,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.44 : 15,312.32 = 7,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.44/15,312.32 = 7,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.44x = 15,312.32 × 7,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.44x = 111,017,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,017,994.96/10,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.60

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