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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.31, 15,371.97 and 7,324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.31, 15,371.97 and 7,324.73 is: 10,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.31 : 15,371.97 = 7,324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.31/15,371.97 = 7,324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.31x = 15,371.97 × 7,324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.31x = 112,595,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,595,452.96/10,255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.24

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