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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.36, 15,555.96 and 7,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.36, 15,555.96 and 7,082.16 is: 9,769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.36 : 15,555.96 = 7,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.36/15,555.96 = 7,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.36x = 15,555.96 × 7,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.36x = 110,169,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,169,797.67/11,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.11

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