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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.86, 15,529.98 and 7,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.86, 15,529.98 and 7,481.82 is: 10,319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.86 : 15,529.98 = 7,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.86/15,529.98 = 7,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.86x = 15,529.98 × 7,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.86x = 116,192,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,192,471.82/11,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.17

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