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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,006.23, 15,177.21 and 7,652.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,006.23, 15,177.21 and 7,652.83 is: 10,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006.23 : 15,177.21 = 7,652.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006.23/15,177.21 = 7,652.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006.23x = 15,177.21 × 7,652.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006.23x = 116,148,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,148,608.00/11,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.99

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