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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.96, 15,581.70 and 7,616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.96, 15,581.70 and 7,616.28 is: 11,428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.96 : 15,581.70 = 7,616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.96/15,581.70 = 7,616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.96x = 15,581.70 × 7,616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.96x = 118,674,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,674,590.08/10,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.64

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