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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.99, 15,294.74 and 7,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.99, 15,294.74 and 7,503.20 is: 10,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.99 : 15,294.74 = 7,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.99/15,294.74 = 7,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.99x = 15,294.74 × 7,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.99x = 114,759,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,759,478.74/11,086.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,350.83

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