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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,356.79, 15,663.47 and 7,379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,356.79, 15,663.47 and 7,379.19 is: 10,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,356.79 : 15,663.47 = 7,379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,356.79/15,663.47 = 7,379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,356.79x = 15,663.47 × 7,379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,356.79x = 115,583,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,583,721.19/11,356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,177.50

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