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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.93, 15,380.89 and 7,917.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.93, 15,380.89 and 7,917.35 is: 11,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.93 : 15,380.89 = 7,917.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.93/15,380.89 = 7,917.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.93x = 15,380.89 × 7,917.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.93x = 121,775,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,775,792.74/10,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,876.02

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