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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.94, 15,186.96 and 7,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.94, 15,186.96 and 7,644.90 is: 10,551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.94 : 15,186.96 = 7,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.94/15,186.96 = 7,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.94x = 15,186.96 × 7,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.94x = 116,102,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,102,790.50/11,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.02

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