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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.31, 15,544.71 and 7,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.31, 15,544.71 and 7,601.04 is: 11,404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.31 : 15,544.71 = 7,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.31/15,544.71 = 7,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.31x = 15,544.71 × 7,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.31x = 118,155,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,155,962.50/10,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.68

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