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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.94, 15,191.50 and 7,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.94, 15,191.50 and 7,029.56 is: 9,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.94 : 15,191.50 = 7,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.94/15,191.50 = 7,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.94x = 15,191.50 × 7,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.94x = 106,789,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,789,525.59/11,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.74

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