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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.61, 15,479.72 and 7,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.61, 15,479.72 and 7,688.23 is: 11,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.61 : 15,479.72 = 7,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.61/15,479.72 = 7,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.61x = 15,479.72 × 7,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.61x = 119,011,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,011,647.70/10,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.92

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