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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.36, 14,997.36 and 7,532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.36, 14,997.36 and 7,532.52 is: 11,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.36 : 14,997.36 = 7,532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.36/14,997.36 = 7,532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.36x = 14,997.36 × 7,532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.36x = 112,967,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,967,914.15/10,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,290.74

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