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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030, 15,234.40 and 7,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030, 15,234.40 and 7,297.52 is: 10,079.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030 : 15,234.40 = 7,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030/15,234.40 = 7,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030x = 15,234.40 × 7,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030x = 111,173,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,173,338.69/11,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.18

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