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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.91, 15,012.72 and 7,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.91, 15,012.72 and 7,103.87 is: 9,800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.91 : 15,012.72 = 7,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.91/15,012.72 = 7,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.91x = 15,012.72 × 7,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.91x = 106,648,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,648,392.46/10,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,800.52

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