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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.30, 15,269.74 and 7,092.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.30, 15,269.74 and 7,092.78 is: 9,782.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.30 : 15,269.74 = 7,092.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.30/15,269.74 = 7,092.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.30x = 15,269.74 × 7,092.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.30x = 108,304,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,304,906.48/11,071.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.49

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