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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.98, 15,255.51 and 7,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.98, 15,255.51 and 7,329.50 is: 10,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.98 : 15,255.51 = 7,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.98/15,255.51 = 7,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.98x = 15,255.51 × 7,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.98x = 111,815,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,815,260.55/11,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.07

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