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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,294.64, 15,591.96 and 7,524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,294.64, 15,591.96 and 7,524.09 is: 10,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,294.64 : 15,591.96 = 7,524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,294.64/15,591.96 = 7,524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,294.64x = 15,591.96 × 7,524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,294.64x = 117,315,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,315,310.32/11,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,386.81

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