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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.68, 15,627.72 and 7,345.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.68, 15,627.72 and 7,345.62 is: 10,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.68 : 15,627.72 = 7,345.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.68/15,627.72 = 7,345.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.68x = 15,627.72 × 7,345.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.68x = 114,795,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,795,292.59/11,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.01

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