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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.40, 15,752.10 and 7,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.40, 15,752.10 and 7,002.20 is: 10,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.40 : 15,752.10 = 7,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.40/15,752.10 = 7,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.40x = 15,752.10 × 7,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.40x = 110,299,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,299,354.62/10,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.30

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