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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,101.20, 15,323.97 and 7,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,101.20, 15,323.97 and 7,514.40 is: 10,372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,101.20 : 15,323.97 = 7,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,101.20/15,323.97 = 7,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,101.20x = 15,323.97 × 7,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,101.20x = 115,150,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,150,440.17/11,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.79

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