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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.35, 15,276.56 and 7,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.35, 15,276.56 and 7,086.54 is: 9,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.35 : 15,276.56 = 7,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.35/15,276.56 = 7,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.35x = 15,276.56 × 7,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.35x = 108,257,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,257,953.50/11,072.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.32

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