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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.06, 15,151.20 and 7,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.06, 15,151.20 and 7,157.54 is: 9,872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.06 : 15,151.20 = 7,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.06/15,151.20 = 7,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.06x = 15,151.20 × 7,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.06x = 108,445,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,445,320.05/10,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.07

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