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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.23, 15,511.91 and 7,046.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.23, 15,511.91 and 7,046.15 is: 10,569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.23 : 15,511.91 = 7,046.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.23/15,511.91 = 7,046.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.23x = 15,511.91 × 7,046.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.23x = 109,299,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,299,131.86/10,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.26

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