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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.38, 15,200.52 and 7,432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.38, 15,200.52 and 7,432.54 is: 10,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.38 : 15,200.52 = 7,432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.38/15,200.52 = 7,432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.38x = 15,200.52 × 7,432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.38x = 112,978,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,978,472.92/11,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.22

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