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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.79, 15,487.83 and 7,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.79, 15,487.83 and 7,249.59 is: 10,002.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.79 : 15,487.83 = 7,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.79/15,487.83 = 7,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.79x = 15,487.83 × 7,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.79x = 112,280,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,280,417.49/11,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.01

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