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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259, 15,541.07 and 7,067.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259, 15,541.07 and 7,067.25 is: 9,755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259 : 15,541.07 = 7,067.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259/15,541.07 = 7,067.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259x = 15,541.07 × 7,067.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259x = 109,832,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,832,591.62/11,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.09

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