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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.46, 15,553.35 and 7,498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.46, 15,553.35 and 7,498.50 is: 10,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.46 : 15,553.35 = 7,498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.46/15,553.35 = 7,498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.46x = 15,553.35 × 7,498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.46x = 116,626,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,626,794.98/11,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.25

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