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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.29, 15,983.61 and 7,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.29, 15,983.61 and 7,358.23 is: 11,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.29 : 15,983.61 = 7,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.29/15,983.61 = 7,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.29x = 15,983.61 × 7,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.29x = 117,611,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,611,078.61/10,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.96

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