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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.74, 15,188.72 and 7,467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.74, 15,188.72 and 7,467.80 is: 10,301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.74 : 15,188.72 = 7,467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.74/15,188.72 = 7,467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.74x = 15,188.72 × 7,467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.74x = 113,426,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,426,209.93/11,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.42

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