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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,107.72, 15,324.98 and 7,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,107.72, 15,324.98 and 7,332.76 is: 10,116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,107.72 : 15,324.98 = 7,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,107.72/15,324.98 = 7,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,107.72x = 15,324.98 × 7,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,107.72x = 112,374,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,374,400.34/11,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.78

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