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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.44, 15,999.26 and 7,562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.44, 15,999.26 and 7,562.43 is: 11,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.44 : 15,999.26 = 7,562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.44/15,999.26 = 7,562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.44x = 15,999.26 × 7,562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.44x = 120,993,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,993,245.99/10,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.62

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