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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.04, 15,523.02 and 7,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.04, 15,523.02 and 7,271.70 is: 10,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.04 : 15,523.02 = 7,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.04/15,523.02 = 7,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.04x = 15,523.02 × 7,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.04x = 112,878,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,878,744.53/11,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.85

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