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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,088.91, 15,302.69 and 7,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,088.91, 15,302.69 and 7,558.29 is: 10,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088.91 : 15,302.69 = 7,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088.91/15,302.69 = 7,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088.91x = 15,302.69 × 7,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088.91x = 115,662,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,662,092.29/11,088.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.43

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