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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.71, 15,672.29 and 7,326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.71, 15,672.29 and 7,326.47 is: 10,106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.71 : 15,672.29 = 7,326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.71/15,672.29 = 7,326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.71x = 15,672.29 × 7,326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.71x = 114,822,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,822,565.06/11,360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.99

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