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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,437.77, 15,777.27 and 7,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,437.77, 15,777.27 and 7,246.02 is: 9,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,437.77 : 15,777.27 = 7,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,437.77/15,777.27 = 7,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,437.77x = 15,777.27 × 7,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,437.77x = 114,322,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,322,413.97/11,437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.17

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