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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.58, 15,232.12 and 7,693.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.58, 15,232.12 and 7,693.61 is: 10,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.58 : 15,232.12 = 7,693.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.58/15,232.12 = 7,693.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.58x = 15,232.12 × 7,693.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.58x = 117,190,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,190,009.60/11,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.12

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