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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.71, 15,281.46 and 10,275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.71, 15,281.46 and 10,275.39 is: 14,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.71 : 15,281.46 = 10,275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.71/15,281.46 = 10,275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.71x = 15,281.46 × 10,275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.71x = 157,022,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,022,961.27/11,062.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.90

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