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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,028.76, 15,204.78 and 7,485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,028.76, 15,204.78 and 7,485.82 is: 10,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,028.76 : 15,204.78 = 7,485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,028.76/15,204.78 = 7,485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,028.76x = 15,204.78 × 7,485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,028.76x = 113,820,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,820,208.21/11,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.31

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