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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.77, 15,553.35 and 7,089.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.77, 15,553.35 and 7,089.84 is: 10,630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.77 : 15,553.35 = 7,089.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.77/15,553.35 = 7,089.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.77x = 15,553.35 × 7,089.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.77x = 110,270,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,270,762.96/10,372.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.79

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