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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.34, 15,221.88 and 7,804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.34, 15,221.88 and 7,804.82 is: 10,764.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.34 : 15,221.88 = 7,804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.34/15,221.88 = 7,804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.34x = 15,221.88 × 7,804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.34x = 118,804,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,804,071.52/11,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.81

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