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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.62, 15,444.72 and 7,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.62, 15,444.72 and 7,372.38 is: 11,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.62 : 15,444.72 = 7,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.62/15,444.72 = 7,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.62x = 15,444.72 × 7,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.62x = 113,864,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,864,344.83/10,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.79

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