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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.32, 15,167.88 and 7,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.32, 15,167.88 and 7,632.24 is: 10,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.32 : 15,167.88 = 7,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.32/15,167.88 = 7,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.32x = 15,167.88 × 7,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.32x = 115,764,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,764,900.45/10,990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.35

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