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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.69, 15,370.84 and 7,289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.69, 15,370.84 and 7,289.41 is: 10,925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.69 : 15,370.84 = 7,289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.69/15,370.84 = 7,289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.69x = 15,370.84 × 7,289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.69x = 112,044,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,044,354.80/10,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.09

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