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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.56, 15,227.10 and 7,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.56, 15,227.10 and 7,063.36 is: 9,749.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.56 : 15,227.10 = 7,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.56/15,227.10 = 7,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.56x = 15,227.10 × 7,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.56x = 107,554,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,554,489.06/11,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,749.71

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