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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,004.86, 15,181.92 and 7,366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,004.86, 15,181.92 and 7,366.54 is: 10,162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,004.86 : 15,181.92 = 7,366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,004.86/15,181.92 = 7,366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,004.86x = 15,181.92 × 7,366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,004.86x = 111,838,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,838,220.96/11,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.62

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