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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.33, 15,611.96 and 7,336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.33, 15,611.96 and 7,336.61 is: 10,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.33 : 15,611.96 = 7,336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.33/15,611.96 = 7,336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.33x = 15,611.96 × 7,336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.33x = 114,538,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,538,861.86/11,315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.45

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