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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.06, 15,615.21 and 7,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.06, 15,615.21 and 7,278.69 is: 10,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.06 : 15,615.21 = 7,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.06/15,615.21 = 7,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.06x = 15,615.21 × 7,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.06x = 113,658,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,658,272.87/11,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.31

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