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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.96, 15,287.74 and 7,733.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.96, 15,287.74 and 7,733.66 is: 10,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.96 : 15,287.74 = 7,733.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.96/15,287.74 = 7,733.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.96x = 15,287.74 × 7,733.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.96x = 118,230,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,230,183.33/11,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.29

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