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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.72, 15,562.02 and 7,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.72, 15,562.02 and 7,029.50 is: 9,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.72 : 15,562.02 = 7,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.72/15,562.02 = 7,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.72x = 15,562.02 × 7,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.72x = 109,393,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,393,219.59/11,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.80

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