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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,323.67, 15,620.24 and 7,124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,323.67, 15,620.24 and 7,124.63 is: 9,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,323.67 : 15,620.24 = 7,124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,323.67/15,620.24 = 7,124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,323.67x = 15,620.24 × 7,124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,323.67x = 111,288,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,288,370.22/11,323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,827.95

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