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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.56, 15,229.08 and 7,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.56, 15,229.08 and 7,684.56 is: 10,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.56 : 15,229.08 = 7,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.56/15,229.08 = 7,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.56x = 15,229.08 × 7,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.56x = 117,028,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,028,779.00/11,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.94

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