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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.33, 15,012.72 and 7,524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.33, 15,012.72 and 7,524.69 is: 10,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.33 : 15,012.72 = 7,524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.33/15,012.72 = 7,524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.33x = 15,012.72 × 7,524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.33x = 112,966,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,966,064.06/10,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.64

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