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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.32, 15,233.40 and 7,262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.32, 15,233.40 and 7,262.39 is: 10,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.32 : 15,233.40 = 7,262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.32/15,233.40 = 7,262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.32x = 15,233.40 × 7,262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.32x = 110,630,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,630,929.91/11,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.26

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