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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.60, 15,537.90 and 7,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.60, 15,537.90 and 7,442.60 is: 11,163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.60 : 15,537.90 = 7,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.60/15,537.90 = 7,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.60x = 15,537.90 × 7,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.60x = 115,642,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,642,374.54/10,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,163.90

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