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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.90, 15,558.57 and 7,292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.90, 15,558.57 and 7,292.91 is: 10,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.90 : 15,558.57 = 7,292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.90/15,558.57 = 7,292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.90x = 15,558.57 × 7,292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.90x = 113,467,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,467,250.74/11,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.38

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