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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.35, 15,545.24 and 7,480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.35, 15,545.24 and 7,480.99 is: 10,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.35 : 15,545.24 = 7,480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.35/15,545.24 = 7,480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.35x = 15,545.24 × 7,480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.35x = 116,293,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,293,784.99/11,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.06

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