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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.80, 15,240.06 and 7,265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.80, 15,240.06 and 7,265.31 is: 10,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.80 : 15,240.06 = 7,265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.80/15,240.06 = 7,265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.80x = 15,240.06 × 7,265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.80x = 110,723,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,723,760.32/11,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.69

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