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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.67, 15,048.87 and 7,369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.67, 15,048.87 and 7,369.66 is: 10,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.67 : 15,048.87 = 7,369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.67/15,048.87 = 7,369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.67x = 15,048.87 × 7,369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.67x = 110,905,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,905,055.28/10,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.22

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