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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.92, 15,493.06 and 7,199.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.92, 15,493.06 and 7,199.93 is: 10,791.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.92 : 15,493.06 = 7,199.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.92/15,493.06 = 7,199.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.92x = 15,493.06 × 7,199.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.92x = 111,548,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,548,947.49/10,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.31

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