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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.67, 15,232.17 and 7,505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.67, 15,232.17 and 7,505.73 is: 10,347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.67 : 15,232.17 = 7,505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.67/15,232.17 = 7,505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.67x = 15,232.17 × 7,505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.67x = 114,328,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,328,555.33/11,048.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.72

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