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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,291.23, 15,577.72 and 7,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,291.23, 15,577.72 and 7,314.54 is: 10,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,291.23 : 15,577.72 = 7,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,291.23/15,577.72 = 7,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,291.23x = 15,577.72 × 7,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,291.23x = 113,943,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,943,856.05/11,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.36

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