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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.98, 15,746.95 and 7,201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.98, 15,746.95 and 7,201.09 is: 10,801.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.98 : 15,746.95 = 7,201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.98/15,746.95 = 7,201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.98x = 15,746.95 × 7,201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.98x = 113,395,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,395,204.18/10,497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.62

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