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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.55, 15,261.17 and 7,085.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.55, 15,261.17 and 7,085.06 is: 9,774.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.55 : 15,261.17 = 7,085.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.55/15,261.17 = 7,085.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.55x = 15,261.17 × 7,085.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.55x = 108,126,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,126,305.12/11,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.97

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