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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.18, 15,279.91 and 7,702.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.18, 15,279.91 and 7,702.31 is: 10,639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.18 : 15,279.91 = 7,702.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.18/15,279.91 = 7,702.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.18x = 15,279.91 × 7,702.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.18x = 117,690,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,690,622.54/11,061.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.97

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