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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.66, 15,541.50 and 7,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.66, 15,541.50 and 7,010.02 is: 9,677.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.66 : 15,541.50 = 7,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.66/15,541.50 = 7,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.66x = 15,541.50 × 7,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.66x = 108,946,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,946,225.83/11,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.52

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