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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.85, 15,239.22 and 7,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.85, 15,239.22 and 7,273.72 is: 10,045.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.85 : 15,239.22 = 7,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.85/15,239.22 = 7,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.85x = 15,239.22 × 7,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.85x = 110,845,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,845,706.73/11,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.97

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