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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.52, 15,513.72 and 7,939.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.52, 15,513.72 and 7,939.76 is: 10,941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.52 : 15,513.72 = 7,939.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.52/15,513.72 = 7,939.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.52x = 15,513.72 × 7,939.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.52x = 123,175,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,175,213.51/11,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.59

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