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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.72, 15,221.79 and 7,258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.72, 15,221.79 and 7,258.50 is: 10,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.72 : 15,221.79 = 7,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.72/15,221.79 = 7,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.72x = 15,221.79 × 7,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.72x = 110,487,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,487,362.72/11,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.70

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