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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.42, 15,545.25 and 7,290.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.42, 15,545.25 and 7,290.83 is: 10,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.42 : 15,545.25 = 7,290.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.42/15,545.25 = 7,290.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.42x = 15,545.25 × 7,290.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.42x = 113,337,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,337,775.06/11,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.00

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