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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.67, 15,524.80 and 7,578.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.67, 15,524.80 and 7,578.43 is: 11,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.67 : 15,524.80 = 7,578.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.67/15,524.80 = 7,578.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.67x = 15,524.80 × 7,578.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.67x = 117,653,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,653,552.31/10,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,373.35

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