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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.28, 15,993.12 and 7,546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.28, 15,993.12 and 7,546.38 is: 11,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.28 : 15,993.12 = 7,546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.28/15,993.12 = 7,546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.28x = 15,993.12 × 7,546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.28x = 120,690,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,690,160.91/10,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.48

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