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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.13, 15,351.90 and 7,743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.13, 15,351.90 and 7,743.25 is: 11,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.13 : 15,351.90 = 7,743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.13/15,351.90 = 7,743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.13x = 15,351.90 × 7,743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.13x = 118,873,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,873,599.68/10,244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.07

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