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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.51, 15,389.87 and 7,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.51, 15,389.87 and 7,373.88 is: 10,177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.51 : 15,389.87 = 7,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.51/15,389.87 = 7,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.51x = 15,389.87 × 7,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.51x = 113,483,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,483,017.73/11,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,177.39

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