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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.79, 15,229.10 and 7,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.79, 15,229.10 and 7,901.51 is: 10,889.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.79 : 15,229.10 = 7,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.79/15,229.10 = 7,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.79x = 15,229.10 × 7,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.79x = 120,332,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,332,846.43/11,050.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.07

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