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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.93, 15,312.34 and 7,117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.93, 15,312.34 and 7,117.03 is: 9,821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.93 : 15,312.34 = 7,117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.93/15,312.34 = 7,117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.93x = 15,312.34 × 7,117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.93x = 108,978,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,978,383.15/11,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,821.47

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