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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,108.72, 15,326.36 and 7,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,108.72, 15,326.36 and 7,333.76 is: 10,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,108.72 : 15,326.36 = 7,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,108.72/15,326.36 = 7,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,108.72x = 15,326.36 × 7,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,108.72x = 112,399,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,399,845.91/11,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.16

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