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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023.91, 15,202.46 and 7,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023.91, 15,202.46 and 7,250.25 is: 9,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023.91 : 15,202.46 = 7,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023.91/15,202.46 = 7,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023.91x = 15,202.46 × 7,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023.91x = 110,221,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,221,653.74/11,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.42

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