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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.48, 15,377.92 and 7,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.48, 15,377.92 and 7,617.60 is: 10,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.48 : 15,377.92 = 7,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.48/15,377.92 = 7,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.48x = 15,377.92 × 7,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.48x = 117,142,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,142,843.39/11,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.75

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