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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,087.72, 15,297.39 and 7,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,087.72, 15,297.39 and 7,312.76 is: 10,089.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,087.72 : 15,297.39 = 7,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,087.72/15,297.39 = 7,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,087.72x = 15,297.39 × 7,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,087.72x = 111,866,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,866,141.70/11,087.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.19

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