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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,921.08, 15,066.30 and 7,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,921.08, 15,066.30 and 7,383 is: 10,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,921.08 : 15,066.30 = 7,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,921.08/15,066.30 = 7,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,921.08x = 15,066.30 × 7,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,921.08x = 111,234,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,234,492.90/10,921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.30

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