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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.84, 15,507.67 and 7,256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.84, 15,507.67 and 7,256.89 is: 10,017.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.84 : 15,507.67 = 7,256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.84/15,507.67 = 7,256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.84x = 15,507.67 × 7,256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.84x = 112,537,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,537,398.43/11,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.72

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