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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,258.87, 15,540.86 and 7,276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,258.87, 15,540.86 and 7,276.91 is: 10,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,258.87 : 15,540.86 = 7,276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,258.87/15,540.86 = 7,276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,258.87x = 15,540.86 × 7,276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,258.87x = 113,089,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,089,380.03/11,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.47

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