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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.20, 15,283.06 and 7,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.20, 15,283.06 and 7,296.52 is: 10,066.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.20 : 15,283.06 = 7,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.20/15,283.06 = 7,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.20x = 15,283.06 × 7,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.20x = 111,513,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,513,152.95/11,078.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.00

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