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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.60, 15,437.34 and 7,527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.60, 15,437.34 and 7,527.38 is: 11,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.60 : 15,437.34 = 7,527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.60/15,437.34 = 7,527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.60x = 15,437.34 × 7,527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.60x = 116,202,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,202,762.96/10,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,273.50

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