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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.80, 15,639.90 and 7,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.80, 15,639.90 and 7,502.60 is: 11,259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.80 : 15,639.90 = 7,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.80/15,639.90 = 7,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.80x = 15,639.90 × 7,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.80x = 117,339,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,339,913.74/10,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.08

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