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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,290.91, 15,575.72 and 7,509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,290.91, 15,575.72 and 7,509.22 is: 10,358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,290.91 : 15,575.72 = 7,509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,290.91/15,575.72 = 7,509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,290.91x = 15,575.72 × 7,509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,290.91x = 116,961,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,961,431.65/11,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.91

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