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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,615.51, 17,430.56 and 7,241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,615.51, 17,430.56 and 7,241.51 is: 10,866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,615.51 : 17,430.56 = 7,241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,615.51/17,430.56 = 7,241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,615.51x = 17,430.56 × 7,241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,615.51x = 126,223,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,223,574.55/11,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.81

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