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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,106.72, 15,323.60 and 7,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,106.72, 15,323.60 and 7,331.76 is: 10,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,106.72 : 15,323.60 = 7,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,106.72/15,323.60 = 7,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,106.72x = 15,323.60 × 7,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,106.72x = 112,348,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,348,957.54/11,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.40

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