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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060, 15,263.52 and 7,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060, 15,263.52 and 7,334.72 is: 10,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060 : 15,263.52 = 7,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060/15,263.52 = 7,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060x = 15,263.52 × 7,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060x = 111,953,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,953,645.41/11,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.39

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