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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,934.22, 15,071.76 and 7,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,934.22, 15,071.76 and 7,391.28 is: 10,188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,934.22 : 15,071.76 = 7,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,934.22/15,071.76 = 7,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,934.22x = 15,071.76 × 7,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,934.22x = 111,399,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,399,598.25/10,934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.16

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