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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.72, 15,281.70 and 7,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.72, 15,281.70 and 7,098.28 is: 9,786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.72 : 15,281.70 = 7,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.72/15,281.70 = 7,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.72x = 15,281.70 × 7,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.72x = 108,473,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,473,785.48/11,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.77

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