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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.38, 15,300.33 and 7,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.38, 15,300.33 and 7,550 is: 10,420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.38 : 15,300.33 = 7,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.38/15,300.33 = 7,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.38x = 15,300.33 × 7,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.38x = 115,517,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,517,491.50/11,085.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.71

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