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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,278.60, 15,558.96 and 7,303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,278.60, 15,558.96 and 7,303.12 is: 10,074.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,278.60 : 15,558.96 = 7,303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,278.60/15,558.96 = 7,303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,278.60x = 15,558.96 × 7,303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,278.60x = 113,628,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,628,951.96/11,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.74

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