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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.08, 15,279.90 and 10,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.08, 15,279.90 and 10,711.96 is: 14,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.08 : 15,279.90 = 10,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.08/15,279.90 = 10,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.08x = 15,279.90 × 10,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.08x = 163,677,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,677,677.60/11,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.91

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