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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.40, 15,350.10 and 7,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.40, 15,350.10 and 7,754.80 is: 11,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.40 : 15,350.10 = 7,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.40/15,350.10 = 7,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.40x = 15,350.10 × 7,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.40x = 119,036,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,036,955.48/10,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.20

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