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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.92, 15,445.12 and 7,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.92, 15,445.12 and 7,663 is: 10,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.92 : 15,445.12 = 7,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.92/15,445.12 = 7,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.92x = 15,445.12 × 7,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.92x = 118,355,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,355,954.56/11,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.91

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