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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,495.97, 15,863.99 and 7,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,495.97, 15,863.99 and 7,027.20 is: 9,697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,495.97 : 15,863.99 = 7,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,495.97/15,863.99 = 7,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,495.97x = 15,863.99 × 7,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,495.97x = 111,479,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,479,487.76/11,495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.26

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