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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,137.52, 15,371.94 and 7,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,137.52, 15,371.94 and 7,360.88 is: 10,159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,137.52 : 15,371.94 = 7,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,137.52/15,371.94 = 7,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,137.52x = 15,371.94 × 7,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,137.52x = 113,151,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,151,005.71/11,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.44

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