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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052, 15,264.72 and 7,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052, 15,264.72 and 7,319.52 is: 10,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052 : 15,264.72 = 7,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052/15,264.72 = 7,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052x = 15,264.72 × 7,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052x = 111,730,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,730,423.33/11,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.52

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