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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,306.61, 15,596.87 and 7,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,306.61, 15,596.87 and 7,056.09 is: 9,733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,306.61 : 15,596.87 = 7,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,306.61/15,596.87 = 7,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,306.61x = 15,596.87 × 7,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,306.61x = 110,052,883.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,052,883.16/11,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.50

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