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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.62, 15,278.49 and 7,937.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.62, 15,278.49 and 7,937.34 is: 10,938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.62 : 15,278.49 = 7,937.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.62/15,278.49 = 7,937.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.62x = 15,278.49 × 7,937.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.62x = 121,270,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,270,569.82/11,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.46

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