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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,419.76, 15,751.32 and 7,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,419.76, 15,751.32 and 7,443.20 is: 10,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,419.76 : 15,751.32 = 7,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,419.76/15,751.32 = 7,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,419.76x = 15,751.32 × 7,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,419.76x = 117,240,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,240,225.02/11,419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.44

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