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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.72, 15,223.62 and 7,312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.72, 15,223.62 and 7,312.68 is: 10,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.72 : 15,223.62 = 7,312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.72/15,223.62 = 7,312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.72x = 15,223.62 × 7,312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.72x = 111,325,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,325,461.50/11,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.40

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