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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,294.91, 15,589.94 and 7,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,294.91, 15,589.94 and 7,316.19 is: 10,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,294.91 : 15,589.94 = 7,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,294.91/15,589.94 = 7,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,294.91x = 15,589.94 × 7,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,294.91x = 114,058,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,058,926.55/11,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.26

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