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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.77, 15,374.45 and 7,907.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.77, 15,374.45 and 7,907.11 is: 11,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.77 : 15,374.45 = 7,907.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.77/15,374.45 = 7,907.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.77x = 15,374.45 × 7,907.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.77x = 121,567,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,567,350.93/10,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.29

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