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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.56, 13,491.66 and 7,798.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.56, 13,491.66 and 7,798.28 is: 11,670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.56 : 13,491.66 = 7,798.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.56/13,491.66 = 7,798.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.56x = 13,491.66 × 7,798.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.56x = 105,211,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,211,742.34/9,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.02

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