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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.63, 15,215.65 and 7,493.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.63, 15,215.65 and 7,493.69 is: 10,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.63 : 15,215.65 = 7,493.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.63/15,215.65 = 7,493.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.63x = 15,215.65 × 7,493.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.63x = 114,021,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,021,383.55/11,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.18

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