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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,878.61, 15,004.15 and 7,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,878.61, 15,004.15 and 7,292.44 is: 10,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,878.61 : 15,004.15 = 7,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,878.61/15,004.15 = 7,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,878.61x = 15,004.15 × 7,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,878.61x = 109,416,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,416,863.63/10,878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.98

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