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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.61, 15,215.85 and 7,446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.61, 15,215.85 and 7,446.33 is: 10,269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.61 : 15,215.85 = 7,446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.61/15,215.85 = 7,446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.61x = 15,215.85 × 7,446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.61x = 113,302,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,302,240.33/11,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.76

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