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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,115, 15,322.88 and 7,573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,115, 15,322.88 and 7,573.68 is: 10,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,115 : 15,322.88 = 7,573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,115/15,322.88 = 7,573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,115x = 15,322.88 × 7,573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,115x = 116,050,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,050,589.80/11,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.90

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