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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.89, 15,687.36 and 7,391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.89, 15,687.36 and 7,391.55 is: 10,196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.89 : 15,687.36 = 7,391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.89/15,687.36 = 7,391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.89x = 15,687.36 × 7,391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.89x = 115,953,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,953,905.81/11,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.54

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