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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.31, 15,496.72 and 7,878.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.31, 15,496.72 and 7,878.87 is: 10,867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.31 : 15,496.72 = 7,878.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.31/15,496.72 = 7,878.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.31x = 15,496.72 × 7,878.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.31x = 122,096,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,096,622.61/11,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.23

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