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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.36, 15,831.48 and 7,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.36, 15,831.48 and 7,266.08 is: 10,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.36 : 15,831.48 = 7,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.36/15,831.48 = 7,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.36x = 15,831.48 × 7,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.36x = 115,032,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,032,800.20/10,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.21

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