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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.88, 15,413.40 and 7,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.88, 15,413.40 and 7,635.12 is: 10,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.88 : 15,413.40 = 7,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.88/15,413.40 = 7,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.88x = 15,413.40 × 7,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.88x = 117,683,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,683,158.61/11,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,536.70

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