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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.58, 15,602.13 and 7,313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.58, 15,602.13 and 7,313.66 is: 10,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.58 : 15,602.13 = 7,313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.58/15,602.13 = 7,313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.58x = 15,602.13 × 7,313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.58x = 114,108,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,108,713.10/10,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.97

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