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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,937.82, 15,082.56 and 7,164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,937.82, 15,082.56 and 7,164.30 is: 9,879.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,937.82 : 15,082.56 = 7,164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,937.82/15,082.56 = 7,164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,937.82x = 15,082.56 × 7,164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,937.82x = 108,055,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,055,984.61/10,937.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.12

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