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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.85, 15,498.22 and 7,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.85, 15,498.22 and 7,254.77 is: 10,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.85 : 15,498.22 = 7,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.85/15,498.22 = 7,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.85x = 15,498.22 × 7,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.85x = 112,436,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,436,070.25/11,237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.13

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