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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.23, 15,337.89 and 7,472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.23, 15,337.89 and 7,472.25 is: 11,185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.23 : 15,337.89 = 7,472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.23/15,337.89 = 7,472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.23x = 15,337.89 × 7,472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.23x = 114,608,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,608,548.55/10,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.44

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