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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.51, 15,682.90 and 7,596.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.51, 15,682.90 and 7,596.73 is: 10,479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.51 : 15,682.90 = 7,596.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.51/15,682.90 = 7,596.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.51x = 15,682.90 × 7,596.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.51x = 119,138,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,138,837.25/11,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.72

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