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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.91, 15,253.60 and 7,470.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.91, 15,253.60 and 7,470.71 is: 10,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.91 : 15,253.60 = 7,470.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.91/15,253.60 = 7,470.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.91x = 15,253.60 × 7,470.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.91x = 113,955,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,955,222.06/11,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.25

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