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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,087.59, 15,303.45 and 7,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,087.59, 15,303.45 and 7,311.44 is: 10,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,087.59 : 15,303.45 = 7,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,087.59/15,303.45 = 7,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,087.59x = 15,303.45 × 7,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,087.59x = 111,890,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,890,256.47/11,087.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.49

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