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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.89, 15,247.98 and 7,068.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.89, 15,247.98 and 7,068.81 is: 9,756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.89 : 15,247.98 = 7,068.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.89/15,247.98 = 7,068.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.89x = 15,247.98 × 7,068.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.89x = 107,785,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,785,073.50/11,047.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,756.17

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