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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.04, 15,525.78 and 7,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.04, 15,525.78 and 7,273.70 is: 10,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.04 : 15,525.78 = 7,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.04/15,525.78 = 7,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.04x = 15,525.78 × 7,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.04x = 112,929,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,929,865.99/11,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.61

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