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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.61, 15,635.34 and 7,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.61, 15,635.34 and 7,553.09 is: 10,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.61 : 15,635.34 = 7,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.61/15,635.34 = 7,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.61x = 15,635.34 × 7,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.61x = 118,095,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,095,052.02/11,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.90

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