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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,414.22, 15,753.69 and 7,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,414.22, 15,753.69 and 7,386 is: 10,194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,414.22 : 15,753.69 = 7,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,414.22/15,753.69 = 7,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,414.22x = 15,753.69 × 7,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,414.22x = 116,356,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,356,754.34/11,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.02

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