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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.37, 15,545.26 and 7,481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.37, 15,545.26 and 7,481.01 is: 10,324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.37 : 15,545.26 = 7,481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.37/15,545.26 = 7,481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.37x = 15,545.26 × 7,481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.37x = 116,294,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,294,245.51/11,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.08

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