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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.80, 15,402.30 and 7,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.80, 15,402.30 and 7,373.80 is: 11,037.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.80 : 15,402.30 = 7,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.80/15,402.30 = 7,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.80x = 15,402.30 × 7,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.80x = 113,573,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,573,479.74/10,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.48

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