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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.04, 15,355.62 and 7,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.04, 15,355.62 and 7,627.08 is: 11,446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.04 : 15,355.62 = 7,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.04/15,355.62 = 7,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.04x = 15,355.62 × 7,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.04x = 117,118,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,118,542.19/10,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.26

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