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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.18, 15,282.67 and 7,704.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.18, 15,282.67 and 7,704.31 is: 10,642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.18 : 15,282.67 = 7,704.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.18/15,282.67 = 7,704.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.18x = 15,282.67 × 7,704.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.18x = 117,742,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,742,427.31/11,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.73

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