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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.73, 15,319.92 and 7,483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.73, 15,319.92 and 7,483.23 is: 11,183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.73 : 15,319.92 = 7,483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.73/15,319.92 = 7,483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.73x = 15,319.92 × 7,483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.73x = 114,642,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,642,455.55/10,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.84

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