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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.60, 15,324.90 and 7,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.60, 15,324.90 and 7,430.20 is: 11,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.60 : 15,324.90 = 7,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.60/15,324.90 = 7,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.60x = 15,324.90 × 7,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.60x = 113,867,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,867,071.98/10,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,145.30

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