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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.67, 15,504.69 and 7,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.67, 15,504.69 and 7,254.72 is: 10,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.67 : 15,504.69 = 7,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.67/15,504.69 = 7,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.67x = 15,504.69 × 7,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.67x = 112,482,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,482,148.36/11,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.73

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