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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.88, 15,302.49 and 7,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.88, 15,302.49 and 7,310.72 is: 10,090.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.88 : 15,302.49 = 7,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.88/15,302.49 = 7,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.88x = 15,302.49 × 7,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.88x = 111,872,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,872,230.53/11,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.51

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