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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.77, 15,975.58 and 7,324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.77, 15,975.58 and 7,324.65 is: 10,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.77 : 15,975.58 = 7,324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.77/15,975.58 = 7,324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.77x = 15,975.58 × 7,324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.77x = 117,015,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,015,572.40/11,580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.30

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