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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.64, 15,042.24 and 7,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.64, 15,042.24 and 7,330.68 is: 10,109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.64 : 15,042.24 = 7,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.64/15,042.24 = 7,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.64x = 15,042.24 × 7,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.64x = 110,269,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,269,847.92/10,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.41

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