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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.80, 15,543.78 and 7,446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.80, 15,543.78 and 7,446.54 is: 11,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.80 : 15,543.78 = 7,446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.80/15,543.78 = 7,446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.80x = 15,543.78 × 7,446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.80x = 115,747,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,747,379.52/10,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.97

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