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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,553.69, 15,946.56 and 7,302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,553.69, 15,946.56 and 7,302.05 is: 10,078.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,553.69 : 15,946.56 = 7,302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,553.69/15,946.56 = 7,302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,553.69x = 15,946.56 × 7,302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,553.69x = 116,442,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,442,498.72/11,553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.38

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