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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.70, 15,368.55 and 7,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.70, 15,368.55 and 7,653.70 is: 11,480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.70 : 15,368.55 = 7,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.70/15,368.55 = 7,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.70x = 15,368.55 × 7,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.70x = 117,626,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,626,271.14/10,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.55

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