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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.66, 15,589.92 and 7,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.66, 15,589.92 and 7,050.24 is: 9,729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.66 : 15,589.92 = 7,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.66/15,589.92 = 7,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.66x = 15,589.92 × 7,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.66x = 109,912,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,912,677.58/11,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.66

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