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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.63, 15,592.52 and 7,262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.63, 15,592.52 and 7,262.27 is: 10,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.63 : 15,592.52 = 7,262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.63/15,592.52 = 7,262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.63x = 15,592.52 × 7,262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.63x = 113,237,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,237,053.91/11,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.63

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