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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.22, 15,259.64 and 7,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.22, 15,259.64 and 7,279.52 is: 10,042.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.22 : 15,259.64 = 7,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.22/15,259.64 = 7,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.22x = 15,259.64 × 7,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.22x = 111,082,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,082,854.57/11,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.55

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