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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.93, 15,244.30 and 7,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.93, 15,244.30 and 7,266.27 is: 10,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.93 : 15,244.30 = 7,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.93/15,244.30 = 7,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.93x = 15,244.30 × 7,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.93x = 110,769,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,769,266.01/11,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.78

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