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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.60, 15,522.90 and 7,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.60, 15,522.90 and 7,562.20 is: 11,343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.60 : 15,522.90 = 7,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.60/15,522.90 = 7,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.60x = 15,522.90 × 7,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.60x = 117,387,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,387,274.38/10,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,343.30

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