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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,313.88, 15,623.79 and 7,287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,313.88, 15,623.79 and 7,287.77 is: 10,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,313.88 : 15,623.79 = 7,287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,313.88/15,623.79 = 7,287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,313.88x = 15,623.79 × 7,287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,313.88x = 113,862,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,862,599.78/11,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.98

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