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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.85, 15,179.17 and 7,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.85, 15,179.17 and 7,364.54 is: 10,159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.85 : 15,179.17 = 7,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.85/15,179.17 = 7,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.85x = 15,179.17 × 7,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.85x = 111,787,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,787,491.91/11,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.87

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