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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.27, 15,547.73 and 7,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.27, 15,547.73 and 7,292.67 is: 10,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.27 : 15,547.73 = 7,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.27/15,547.73 = 7,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.27x = 15,547.73 × 7,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.27x = 113,384,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,384,464.14/11,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.49

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