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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.78, 15,197.74 and 7,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.78, 15,197.74 and 7,460.84 is: 10,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.78 : 15,197.74 = 7,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.78/15,197.74 = 7,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.78x = 15,197.74 × 7,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.78x = 113,387,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,387,906.50/11,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.45

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