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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.97, 15,327.33 and 7,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.97, 15,327.33 and 7,484.13 is: 10,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.97 : 15,327.33 = 7,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.97/15,327.33 = 7,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.97x = 15,327.33 × 7,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.97x = 114,711,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,711,730.27/11,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.26

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