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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.38, 15,439.61 and 7,373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.38, 15,439.61 and 7,373.53 is: 11,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.38 : 15,439.61 = 7,373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.38/15,439.61 = 7,373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.38x = 15,439.61 × 7,373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.38x = 113,844,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,844,465.26/10,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.38

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