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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.05, 15,504.59 and 7,263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.05, 15,504.59 and 7,263.51 is: 10,019.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.05 : 15,504.59 = 7,263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.05/15,504.59 = 7,263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.05x = 15,504.59 × 7,263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.05x = 112,617,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,617,669.43/11,240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.33

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