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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.68, 15,270.56 and 7,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.68, 15,270.56 and 7,089.12 is: 9,780.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.68 : 15,270.56 = 7,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.68/15,270.56 = 7,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.68x = 15,270.56 × 7,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.68x = 108,254,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,254,832.31/11,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.28

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