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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.76, 15,419.04 and 7,637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.76, 15,419.04 and 7,637.16 is: 10,543.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.76 : 15,419.04 = 7,637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.76/15,419.04 = 7,637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.76x = 15,419.04 × 7,637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.76x = 117,757,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,757,675.53/11,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.49

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