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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.48, 15,268.94 and 7,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.48, 15,268.94 and 7,086.96 is: 9,779.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.48 : 15,268.94 = 7,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.48/15,268.94 = 7,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.48x = 15,268.94 × 7,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.48x = 108,210,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,210,367.02/11,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.09

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