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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.79, 15,183.25 and 7,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005.79, 15,183.25 and 7,423.04 is: 10,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.79 : 15,183.25 = 7,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.79/15,183.25 = 7,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.79x = 15,183.25 × 7,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.79x = 112,705,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,705,891.48/11,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.60

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