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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.10, 15,519.15 and 7,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.10, 15,519.15 and 7,430.10 is: 11,145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.10 : 15,519.15 = 7,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.10/15,519.15 = 7,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.10x = 15,519.15 × 7,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.10x = 115,308,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,308,836.42/10,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,145.15

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