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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.92, 15,237.72 and 7,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.92, 15,237.72 and 7,270.56 is: 10,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.92 : 15,237.72 = 7,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.92/15,237.72 = 7,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.92x = 15,237.72 × 7,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.92x = 110,786,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,786,757.52/11,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.29

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