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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.86, 15,055.13 and 7,252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.86, 15,055.13 and 7,252.19 is: 10,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.86 : 15,055.13 = 7,252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.86/15,055.13 = 7,252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.86x = 15,055.13 × 7,252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.86x = 109,182,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,182,551.70/10,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.50

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