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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.37, 15,331.56 and 7,729.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.37, 15,331.56 and 7,729.51 is: 11,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.37 : 15,331.56 = 7,729.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.37/15,331.56 = 7,729.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.37x = 15,331.56 × 7,729.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.37x = 118,505,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,505,446.34/10,230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.69

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