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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.24, 15,691.86 and 7,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.24, 15,691.86 and 7,606.20 is: 10,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.24 : 15,691.86 = 7,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.24/15,691.86 = 7,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.24x = 15,691.86 × 7,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.24x = 119,355,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,355,425.53/11,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.11

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