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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,389.71, 15,706.31 and 7,612.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,389.71, 15,706.31 and 7,612.89 is: 10,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,389.71 : 15,706.31 = 7,612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,389.71/15,706.31 = 7,612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,389.71x = 15,706.31 × 7,612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,389.71x = 119,570,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,570,313.37/11,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.10

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