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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.33, 15,550.99 and 7,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.33, 15,550.99 and 7,062.53 is: 10,593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.33 : 15,550.99 = 7,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.33/15,550.99 = 7,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.33x = 15,550.99 × 7,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.33x = 109,829,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,829,237.99/10,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.79

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