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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.08, 15,498.27 and 7,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.08, 15,498.27 and 7,702.43 is: 10,622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.08 : 15,498.27 = 7,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.08/15,498.27 = 7,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.08x = 15,498.27 × 7,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.08x = 119,374,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,374,262.30/11,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.31

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