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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.70, 15,422.55 and 7,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.70, 15,422.55 and 7,365.70 is: 11,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.70 : 15,422.55 = 7,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.70/15,422.55 = 7,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.70x = 15,422.55 × 7,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.70x = 113,597,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,597,876.54/10,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.55

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