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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.92, 15,400.80 and 7,509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.92, 15,400.80 and 7,509.96 is: 11,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.92 : 15,400.80 = 7,509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.92/15,400.80 = 7,509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.92x = 15,400.80 × 7,509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.92x = 115,659,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,659,391.97/10,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,254.29

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