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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.80, 15,264.28 and 7,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.80, 15,264.28 and 7,284.72 is: 10,054.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.80 : 15,264.28 = 7,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.80/15,264.28 = 7,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.80x = 15,264.28 × 7,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.80x = 111,196,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,196,005.80/11,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.98

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