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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.85, 15,543.23 and 7,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.85, 15,543.23 and 7,016.42 is: 9,682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.85 : 15,543.23 = 7,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.85/15,543.23 = 7,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.85x = 15,543.23 × 7,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.85x = 109,057,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,057,833.61/11,262.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.97

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