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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.67, 15,570.86 and 7,300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.67, 15,570.86 and 7,300.47 is: 10,072.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.67 : 15,570.86 = 7,300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.67/15,570.86 = 7,300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.67x = 15,570.86 × 7,300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.67x = 113,674,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,674,559.80/11,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.47

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