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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.67, 15,373.01 and 7,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.67, 15,373.01 and 7,912.08 is: 11,868.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.67 : 15,373.01 = 7,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.67/15,373.01 = 7,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.67x = 15,373.01 × 7,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.67x = 121,632,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,632,503.05/10,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.13

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