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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.20, 15,761.70 and 7,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.20, 15,761.70 and 7,445.40 is: 10,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.20 : 15,761.70 = 7,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.20/15,761.70 = 7,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.20x = 15,761.70 × 7,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.20x = 117,352,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,352,161.18/11,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.34

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