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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,883.78, 15,015.31 and 7,105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,883.78, 15,015.31 and 7,105.74 is: 9,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,883.78 : 15,015.31 = 7,105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,883.78/15,015.31 = 7,105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,883.78x = 15,015.31 × 7,105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,883.78x = 106,694,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,694,888.88/10,883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.11

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