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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,541.21, 15,926.47 and 7,294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,541.21, 15,926.47 and 7,294.58 is: 10,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,541.21 : 15,926.47 = 7,294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,541.21/15,926.47 = 7,294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,541.21x = 15,926.47 × 7,294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,541.21x = 116,176,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,176,909.53/11,541.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.27

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