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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.58, 15,235.86 and 7,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.58, 15,235.86 and 7,681.98 is: 10,604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.58 : 15,235.86 = 7,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.58/15,235.86 = 7,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.58x = 15,235.86 × 7,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.58x = 117,041,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,041,571.80/11,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.88

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