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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.43, 15,392.15 and 7,924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.43, 15,392.15 and 7,924.85 is: 11,887.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.43 : 15,392.15 = 7,924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.43/15,392.15 = 7,924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.43x = 15,392.15 × 7,924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.43x = 121,980,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,980,479.93/10,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,887.28

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