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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.61, 15,271.56 and 7,094.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.61, 15,271.56 and 7,094.09 is: 9,784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.61 : 15,271.56 = 7,094.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.61/15,271.56 = 7,094.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.61x = 15,271.56 × 7,094.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.61x = 108,337,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,337,785.61/11,072.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.31

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