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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.51, 15,277.61 and 7,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.51, 15,277.61 and 7,096.82 is: 9,791.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.51 : 15,277.61 = 7,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.51/15,277.61 = 7,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.51x = 15,277.61 × 7,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.51x = 108,422,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,422,371.81/11,073.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.15

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