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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.59, 15,587.76 and 7,516.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.59, 15,587.76 and 7,516.91 is: 10,375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.59 : 15,587.76 = 7,516.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.59/15,587.76 = 7,516.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.59x = 15,587.76 × 7,516.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.59x = 117,171,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,171,673.50/11,293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,375.06

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