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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.56, 15,269.76 and 7,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.56, 15,269.76 and 7,901.28 is: 10,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.56 : 15,269.76 = 7,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.56/15,269.76 = 7,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.56x = 15,269.76 × 7,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.56x = 120,650,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,650,649.29/11,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,918.06

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