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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,159.30, 15,401.94 and 7,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,159.30, 15,401.94 and 7,382.66 is: 10,189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,159.30 : 15,401.94 = 7,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,159.30/15,401.94 = 7,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,159.30x = 15,401.94 × 7,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,159.30x = 113,707,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,707,286.36/11,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.46

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