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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.52, 15,073.11 and 7,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.52, 15,073.11 and 7,395.72 is: 11,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.52 : 15,073.11 = 7,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.52/15,073.11 = 7,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.52x = 15,073.11 × 7,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.52x = 111,476,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,476,501.09/10,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.41

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