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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.56, 15,056.92 and 7,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.56, 15,056.92 and 7,375.52 is: 10,181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.56 : 15,056.92 = 7,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.56/15,056.92 = 7,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.56x = 15,056.92 × 7,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.56x = 111,052,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,052,614.60/10,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.25

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