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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.60, 15,674.25 and 7,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.60, 15,674.25 and 7,387 is: 10,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.60 : 15,674.25 = 7,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.60/15,674.25 = 7,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.60x = 15,674.25 × 7,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.60x = 115,785,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,785,684.75/11,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.28

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