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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.76, 15,619.86 and 7,498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.76, 15,619.86 and 7,498.68 is: 11,235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.76 : 15,619.86 = 7,498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.76/15,619.86 = 7,498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.76x = 15,619.86 × 7,498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.76x = 117,128,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,128,331.78/10,424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.59

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