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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,207.77, 15,473.15 and 7,436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,207.77, 15,473.15 and 7,436.05 is: 10,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,207.77 : 15,473.15 = 7,436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,207.77/15,473.15 = 7,436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,207.77x = 15,473.15 × 7,436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,207.77x = 115,059,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,059,117.06/11,207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.01

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