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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.73, 15,340.14 and 7,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.73, 15,340.14 and 7,473.75 is: 11,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.73 : 15,340.14 = 7,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.73/15,340.14 = 7,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.73x = 15,340.14 × 7,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.73x = 114,648,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,648,371.33/10,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,187.68

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