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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,092.33, 15,312.41 and 7,317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,092.33, 15,312.41 and 7,317.73 is: 10,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,092.33 : 15,312.41 = 7,317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,092.33/15,312.41 = 7,317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,092.33x = 15,312.41 × 7,317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,092.33x = 112,052,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,052,045.44/11,092.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.76

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