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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.55, 15,248.91 and 7,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.55, 15,248.91 and 7,017.08 is: 9,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.55 : 15,248.91 = 7,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.55/15,248.91 = 7,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.55x = 15,248.91 × 7,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.55x = 107,002,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,002,821.38/11,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,683.03

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