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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,138.46, 15,371.16 and 7,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,138.46, 15,371.16 and 7,601.58 is: 10,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,138.46 : 15,371.16 = 7,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,138.46/15,371.16 = 7,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,138.46x = 15,371.16 × 7,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,138.46x = 116,845,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,845,102.43/11,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.24

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