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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.68, 15,590.14 and 7,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.68, 15,590.14 and 7,325.48 is: 10,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.68 : 15,590.14 = 7,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.68/15,590.14 = 7,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.68x = 15,590.14 × 7,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.68x = 114,205,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,205,258.77/11,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.95

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