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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.64, 15,245.21 and 7,689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.64, 15,245.21 and 7,689.13 is: 10,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.64 : 15,245.21 = 7,689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.64/15,245.21 = 7,689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.64x = 15,245.21 × 7,689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.64x = 117,222,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,222,382.68/11,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.79

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