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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.50, 15,272.32 and 7,325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.50, 15,272.32 and 7,325.02 is: 10,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.50 : 15,272.32 = 7,325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.50/15,272.32 = 7,325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.50x = 15,272.32 × 7,325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.50x = 111,870,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,870,049.45/11,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.12

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