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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.60, 15,627.48 and 7,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.60, 15,627.48 and 7,502.32 is: 11,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.60 : 15,627.48 = 7,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.60/15,627.48 = 7,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.60x = 15,627.48 × 7,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.60x = 117,242,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,242,355.75/10,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.62

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