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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,145.72, 15,397.83 and 7,326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,145.72, 15,397.83 and 7,326.47 is: 10,121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,145.72 : 15,397.83 = 7,326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,145.72/15,397.83 = 7,326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,145.72x = 15,397.83 × 7,326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,145.72x = 112,811,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,811,739.56/11,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.53

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