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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.34, 15,509.74 and 7,258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.34, 15,509.74 and 7,258.39 is: 10,019.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.34 : 15,509.74 = 7,258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.34/15,509.74 = 7,258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.34x = 15,509.74 × 7,258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.34x = 112,575,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,575,741.72/11,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.79

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