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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.58, 15,565.01 and 7,741.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.58, 15,565.01 and 7,741.64 is: 10,678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.58 : 15,565.01 = 7,741.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.58/15,565.01 = 7,741.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.58x = 15,565.01 × 7,741.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.58x = 120,498,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,498,587.48/11,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,678.17

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