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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,093.92, 15,312.15 and 7,317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,093.92, 15,312.15 and 7,317.77 is: 10,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,093.92 : 15,312.15 = 7,317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,093.92/15,312.15 = 7,317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,093.92x = 15,312.15 × 7,317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,093.92x = 112,050,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,050,715.34/11,093.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.19

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