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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.90, 15,599.97 and 7,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.90, 15,599.97 and 7,323.27 is: 10,108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.90 : 15,599.97 = 7,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.90/15,599.97 = 7,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.90x = 15,599.97 × 7,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.90x = 114,242,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,242,792.30/11,301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.28

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