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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,269.83, 15,547.13 and 7,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,269.83, 15,547.13 and 7,292.23 is: 10,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,269.83 : 15,547.13 = 7,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,269.83/15,547.13 = 7,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,269.83x = 15,547.13 × 7,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,269.83x = 113,373,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,373,172.47/11,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.88

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