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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.12, 15,376.68 and 7,914.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.12, 15,376.68 and 7,914.54 is: 11,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.12 : 15,376.68 = 7,914.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.12/15,376.68 = 7,914.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.12x = 15,376.68 × 7,914.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.12x = 121,699,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,699,348.93/10,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.81

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