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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.17, 15,904.37 and 7,487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.17, 15,904.37 and 7,487.28 is: 11,232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.17 : 15,904.37 = 7,487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.17/15,904.37 = 7,487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.17x = 15,904.37 × 7,487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.17x = 119,080,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,080,490.13/10,601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,232.77

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