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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,260.62, 15,537.42 and 7,010.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,260.62, 15,537.42 and 7,010.55 is: 9,673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,260.62 : 15,537.42 = 7,010.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,260.62/15,537.42 = 7,010.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,260.62x = 15,537.42 × 7,010.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,260.62x = 108,925,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,925,859.78/11,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.17

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