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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.76, 15,405.39 and 7,379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.76, 15,405.39 and 7,379.35 is: 10,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.76 : 15,405.39 = 7,379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.76/15,405.39 = 7,379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.76x = 15,405.39 × 7,379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.76x = 113,681,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,681,812.84/11,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.02

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