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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.89, 15,350.91 and 7,798.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.89, 15,350.91 and 7,798.33 is: 11,674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.89 : 15,350.91 = 7,798.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.89/15,350.91 = 7,798.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.89x = 15,350.91 × 7,798.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.89x = 119,711,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,711,461.98/10,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.74

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