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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,097.62, 15,296.92 and 7,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,097.62, 15,296.92 and 7,511.44 is: 10,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,097.62 : 15,296.92 = 7,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,097.62/15,296.92 = 7,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,097.62x = 15,296.92 × 7,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,097.62x = 114,901,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,901,896.76/11,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.75

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