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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.41, 15,917.39 and 7,498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.41, 15,917.39 and 7,498.29 is: 11,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.41 : 15,917.39 = 7,498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.41/15,917.39 = 7,498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.41x = 15,917.39 × 7,498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.41x = 119,353,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,353,206.26/10,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,234.92

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