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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.72, 15,544.70 and 7,488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.72, 15,544.70 and 7,488.06 is: 10,337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.72 : 15,544.70 = 7,488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.72/15,544.70 = 7,488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.72x = 15,544.70 × 7,488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.72x = 116,399,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,399,608.84/11,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.70

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