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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,528.39, 15,792.55 and 7,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,528.39, 15,792.55 and 7,231.49 is: 10,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,528.39 : 15,792.55 = 7,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,528.39/15,792.55 = 7,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,528.39x = 15,792.55 × 7,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,528.39x = 114,203,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,203,570.36/10,528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.20

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