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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,093.94, 15,305.72 and 7,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,093.94, 15,305.72 and 7,117.20 is: 9,819.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,093.94 : 15,305.72 = 7,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,093.94/15,305.72 = 7,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,093.94x = 15,305.72 × 7,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,093.94x = 108,933,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,933,834.80/11,093.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.22

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