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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.41, 15,390.61 and 7,923.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.41, 15,390.61 and 7,923.82 is: 11,885.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.41 : 15,390.61 = 7,923.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.41/15,390.61 = 7,923.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.41x = 15,390.61 × 7,923.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.41x = 121,952,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,952,423.33/10,260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,885.73

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