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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.90, 15,188.81 and 7,424.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.90, 15,188.81 and 7,424.03 is: 10,247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.90 : 15,188.81 = 7,424.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.90/15,188.81 = 7,424.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.90x = 15,188.81 × 7,424.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.90x = 112,762,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,762,068.04/11,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.47

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