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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,185.83, 15,428.69 and 7,598.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,185.83, 15,428.69 and 7,598.79 is: 10,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,185.83 : 15,428.69 = 7,598.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,185.83/15,428.69 = 7,598.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,185.83x = 15,428.69 × 7,598.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,185.83x = 117,239,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,239,333.08/11,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.05

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