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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.93, 15,655.40 and 7,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.93, 15,655.40 and 7,373.32 is: 10,169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.93 : 15,655.40 = 7,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.93/15,655.40 = 7,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.93x = 15,655.40 × 7,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.93x = 115,432,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,432,325.76/11,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.42

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