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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.66, 15,508.84 and 7,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.66, 15,508.84 and 7,253.70 is: 10,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.66 : 15,508.84 = 7,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.66/15,508.84 = 7,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.66x = 15,508.84 × 7,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.66x = 112,496,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,496,517.65/11,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.45

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