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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,291.77, 15,590.25 and 7,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,291.77, 15,590.25 and 7,049.29 is: 9,732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,291.77 : 15,590.25 = 7,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,291.77/15,590.25 = 7,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,291.77x = 15,590.25 × 7,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,291.77x = 109,900,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,900,193.42/11,291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.77

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