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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,064.48, 15,258.96 and 7,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,064.48, 15,258.96 and 7,332 is: 10,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,064.48 : 15,258.96 = 7,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,064.48/15,258.96 = 7,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,064.48x = 15,258.96 × 7,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,064.48x = 111,878,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,878,694.72/11,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.52

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