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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,320.65, 15,631.83 and 7,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,320.65, 15,631.83 and 7,348.59 is: 10,147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320.65 : 15,631.83 = 7,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320.65/15,631.83 = 7,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320.65x = 15,631.83 × 7,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320.65x = 114,871,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,871,909.62/11,320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.11

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