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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.70, 15,527.73 and 7,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.70, 15,527.73 and 7,062.26 is: 9,746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.70 : 15,527.73 = 7,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.70/15,527.73 = 7,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.70x = 15,527.73 × 7,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.70x = 109,660,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,660,866.47/11,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.16

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