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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.97, 15,627.85 and 7,484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.97, 15,627.85 and 7,484.67 is: 11,200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.97 : 15,627.85 = 7,484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.97/15,627.85 = 7,484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.97x = 15,627.85 × 7,484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.97x = 116,969,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,969,300.06/10,442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.77

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