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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.56, 15,507.24 and 9,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.56, 15,507.24 and 9,250.96 is: 12,748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.56 : 15,507.24 = 9,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.56/15,507.24 = 9,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.56x = 15,507.24 × 9,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.56x = 143,456,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,456,856.95/11,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.82

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