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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.92, 15,545.94 and 7,291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.92, 15,545.94 and 7,291.33 is: 10,058.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.92 : 15,545.94 = 7,291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.92/15,545.94 = 7,291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.92x = 15,545.94 × 7,291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.92x = 113,350,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,350,500.97/11,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.68

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