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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,019.57, 15,211.98 and 7,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,019.57, 15,211.98 and 7,046.04 is: 9,726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,019.57 : 15,211.98 = 7,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,019.57/15,211.98 = 7,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,019.57x = 15,211.98 × 7,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,019.57x = 107,184,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,184,219.56/11,019.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,726.72

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