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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,311.47, 15,610.32 and 7,528.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,311.47, 15,610.32 and 7,528.59 is: 10,389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,311.47 : 15,610.32 = 7,528.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,311.47/15,610.32 = 7,528.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,311.47x = 15,610.32 × 7,528.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,311.47x = 117,523,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,523,699.05/11,311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.78

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