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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.83, 15,553.30 and 7,089.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.83, 15,553.30 and 7,089.99 is: 10,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.83 : 15,553.30 = 7,089.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.83/15,553.30 = 7,089.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.83x = 15,553.30 × 7,089.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.83x = 110,272,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,272,741.47/10,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.92

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