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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.96, 15,637.01 and 7,294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.96, 15,637.01 and 7,294.30 is: 10,070.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.96 : 15,637.01 = 7,294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.96/15,637.01 = 7,294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.96x = 15,637.01 × 7,294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.96x = 114,060,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,060,966.48/11,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.75

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