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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.52, 15,289.98 and 7,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.52, 15,289.98 and 7,301.07 is: 10,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.52 : 15,289.98 = 7,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.52/15,289.98 = 7,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.52x = 15,289.98 × 7,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.52x = 111,633,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,633,214.28/11,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.55

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