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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,255.30, 15,526.03 and 7,007.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,255.30, 15,526.03 and 7,007.06 is: 9,665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,255.30 : 15,526.03 = 7,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,255.30/15,526.03 = 7,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,255.30x = 15,526.03 × 7,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,255.30x = 108,791,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,791,770.87/11,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.82

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