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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.97, 15,868.13 and 7,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.97, 15,868.13 and 7,030.20 is: 9,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.97 : 15,868.13 = 7,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.97/15,868.13 = 7,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.97x = 15,868.13 × 7,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.97x = 111,556,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,556,127.53/11,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.40

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