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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,365.82, 15,689.68 and 7,641.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,365.82, 15,689.68 and 7,641.98 is: 10,549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,365.82 : 15,689.68 = 7,641.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,365.82/15,689.68 = 7,641.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,365.82x = 15,689.68 × 7,641.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,365.82x = 119,900,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,900,220.77/11,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.19

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