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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.22, 15,255.50 and 7,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.22, 15,255.50 and 7,276.52 is: 10,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.22 : 15,255.50 = 7,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.22/15,255.50 = 7,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.22x = 15,255.50 × 7,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.22x = 111,006,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,006,950.86/11,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.41

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