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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.94, 15,901.02 and 7,485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.94, 15,901.02 and 7,485.03 is: 11,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.94 : 15,901.02 = 7,485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.94/15,901.02 = 7,485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.94x = 15,901.02 × 7,485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.94x = 119,019,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,019,611.73/10,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.39

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