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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.29, 15,599.59 and 7,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.29, 15,599.59 and 7,916.27 is: 10,903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.29 : 15,599.59 = 7,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.29/15,599.59 = 7,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.29x = 15,599.59 × 7,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.29x = 123,490,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,490,468.54/11,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.96

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