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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.48, 15,250.68 and 7,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.48, 15,250.68 and 7,326 is: 10,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.48 : 15,250.68 = 7,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.48/15,250.68 = 7,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.48x = 15,250.68 × 7,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.48x = 111,726,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,726,481.68/11,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.24

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