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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,250.72, 15,527.52 and 8,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,250.72, 15,527.52 and 8,451.36 is: 11,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,250.72 : 15,527.52 = 8,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,250.72/15,527.52 = 8,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,250.72x = 15,527.52 × 8,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,250.72x = 131,228,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,228,661.43/11,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.02

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