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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.64, 15,947.16 and 7,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.64, 15,947.16 and 7,368.24 is: 10,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.64 : 15,947.16 = 7,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.64/15,947.16 = 7,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.64x = 15,947.16 × 7,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.64x = 117,502,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,502,502.20/11,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.77

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