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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.80, 15,261.52 and 7,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.80, 15,261.52 and 7,282.72 is: 10,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.80 : 15,261.52 = 7,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.80/15,261.52 = 7,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.80x = 15,261.52 × 7,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.80x = 111,145,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,145,376.93/11,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.22

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