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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,306.61, 15,610.32 and 7,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,306.61, 15,610.32 and 7,275.24 is: 10,044.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,306.61 : 15,610.32 = 7,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,306.61/15,610.32 = 7,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,306.61x = 15,610.32 × 7,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,306.61x = 113,568,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,568,824.48/11,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.46

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