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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,182.94, 15,435.69 and 7,456.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,182.94, 15,435.69 and 7,456.94 is: 10,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,182.94 : 15,435.69 = 7,456.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,182.94/15,435.69 = 7,456.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,182.94x = 15,435.69 × 7,456.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,182.94x = 115,103,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,103,014.19/11,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.73

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