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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.10, 15,320.70 and 7,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.10, 15,320.70 and 7,103.40 is: 10,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.10 : 15,320.70 = 7,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.10/15,320.70 = 7,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.10x = 15,320.70 × 7,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.10x = 108,829,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,829,060.38/10,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.81

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