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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,148.46, 15,384.96 and 7,611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,148.46, 15,384.96 and 7,611.58 is: 10,504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,148.46 : 15,384.96 = 7,611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,148.46/15,384.96 = 7,611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,148.46x = 15,384.96 × 7,611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,148.46x = 117,103,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,103,853.84/11,148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.04

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