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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.52, 15,377.07 and 7,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.52, 15,377.07 and 7,908.86 is: 11,868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.52 : 15,377.07 = 7,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.52/15,377.07 = 7,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.52x = 15,377.07 × 7,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.52x = 121,615,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,615,016.95/10,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.92

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