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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,314.92, 15,618 and 7,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,314.92, 15,618 and 7,336 is: 10,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,314.92 : 15,618 = 7,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,314.92/15,618 = 7,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,314.92x = 15,618 × 7,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,314.92x = 114,573,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,573,648/11,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.89

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