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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,244.80, 15,522.40 and 7,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,244.80, 15,522.40 and 7,266.24 is: 10,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,244.80 : 15,522.40 = 7,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,244.80/15,522.40 = 7,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,244.80x = 15,522.40 × 7,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,244.80x = 112,789,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,789,483.78/11,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.37

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