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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.64, 15,160.60 and 7,641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.64, 15,160.60 and 7,641.24 is: 10,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.64 : 15,160.60 = 7,641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.64/15,160.60 = 7,641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.64x = 15,160.60 × 7,641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.64x = 115,845,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,845,783.14/10,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.61

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