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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.62, 15,292.29 and 7,947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.62, 15,292.29 and 7,947.34 is: 10,952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.62 : 15,292.29 = 7,947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.62/15,292.29 = 7,947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.62x = 15,292.29 × 7,947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.62x = 121,533,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,533,028.01/11,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.26

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