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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,294.61, 15,591.99 and 7,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,294.61, 15,591.99 and 7,940.30 is: 10,961.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,294.61 : 15,591.99 = 7,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,294.61/15,591.99 = 7,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,294.61x = 15,591.99 × 7,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,294.61x = 123,805,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,805,161.57/11,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.43

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