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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.37, 15,292.92 and 7,499.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.37, 15,292.92 and 7,499.05 is: 10,345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.37 : 15,292.92 = 7,499.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.37/15,292.92 = 7,499.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.37x = 15,292.92 × 7,499.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.37x = 114,682,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,682,333.49/11,085.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.38

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