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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.68, 15,299.82 and 7,742.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.68, 15,299.82 and 7,742.38 is: 10,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.68 : 15,299.82 = 7,742.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.68/15,299.82 = 7,742.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.68x = 15,299.82 × 7,742.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.68x = 118,457,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,457,020.37/11,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,666.35

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