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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,279.49, 15,563.55 and 7,300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,279.49, 15,563.55 and 7,300.05 is: 10,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,279.49 : 15,563.55 = 7,300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,279.49/15,563.55 = 7,300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,279.49x = 15,563.55 × 7,300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,279.49x = 113,614,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,614,693.18/11,279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.68

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