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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.91, 15,539.12 and 7,476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.91, 15,539.12 and 7,476.55 is: 10,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.91 : 15,539.12 = 7,476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.91/15,539.12 = 7,476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.91x = 15,539.12 × 7,476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.91x = 116,179,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,179,025.82/11,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.93

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