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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.50, 15,275.07 and 7,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.50, 15,275.07 and 7,327.02 is: 10,119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.50 : 15,275.07 = 7,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.50/15,275.07 = 7,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.50x = 15,275.07 × 7,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.50x = 111,920,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,920,743.39/11,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.87

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