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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,461.26, 15,808.86 and 7,483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,461.26, 15,808.86 and 7,483.35 is: 10,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,461.26 : 15,808.86 = 7,483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,461.26/15,808.86 = 7,483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,461.26x = 15,808.86 × 7,483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,461.26x = 118,303,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,303,232.48/11,461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.01

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