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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.34, 15,636.24 and 7,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.34, 15,636.24 and 7,293.94 is: 10,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.34 : 15,636.24 = 7,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.34/15,636.24 = 7,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.34x = 15,636.24 × 7,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.34x = 114,049,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,049,796.39/11,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.32

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