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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.64, 15,660.14 and 7,774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.64, 15,660.14 and 7,774.34 is: 10,719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.64 : 15,660.14 = 7,774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.64/15,660.14 = 7,774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.64x = 15,660.14 × 7,774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.64x = 121,747,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,747,135.64/11,357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.40

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