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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,081.24, 15,285.68 and 7,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,081.24, 15,285.68 and 7,305 is: 10,076.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,081.24 : 15,285.68 = 7,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,081.24/15,285.68 = 7,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,081.24x = 15,285.68 × 7,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,081.24x = 111,661,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,661,892.40/11,081.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.66

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