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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.89, 15,606.43 and 7,283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.89, 15,606.43 and 7,283.35 is: 10,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.89 : 15,606.43 = 7,283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.89/15,606.43 = 7,283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.89x = 15,606.43 × 7,283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.89x = 113,667,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,667,091.94/11,315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.91

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