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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,318.17, 15,444.45 and 7,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,318.17, 15,444.45 and 7,382.13 is: 11,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,318.17 : 15,444.45 = 7,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,318.17/15,444.45 = 7,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,318.17x = 15,444.45 × 7,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,318.17x = 114,012,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,012,937.68/10,318.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.72

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