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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.21, 15,244.47 and 7,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.21, 15,244.47 and 7,268.52 is: 10,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.21 : 15,244.47 = 7,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.21/15,244.47 = 7,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.21x = 15,244.47 × 7,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.21x = 110,804,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,804,735.08/11,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.39

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