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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.26, 15,544.13 and 7,601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.26, 15,544.13 and 7,601.77 is: 11,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.26 : 15,544.13 = 7,601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.26/15,544.13 = 7,601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.26x = 15,544.13 × 7,601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.26x = 118,162,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,162,901.11/10,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.11

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