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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.64, 15,219.78 and 7,496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.64, 15,219.78 and 7,496.70 is: 10,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.64 : 15,219.78 = 7,496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.64/15,219.78 = 7,496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.64x = 15,219.78 × 7,496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.64x = 114,098,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,098,124.73/11,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.31

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