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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,389.69, 17,060.52 and 7,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,389.69, 17,060.52 and 7,227.50 is: 10,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,389.69 : 17,060.52 = 7,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,389.69/17,060.52 = 7,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,389.69x = 17,060.52 × 7,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,389.69x = 123,304,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,304,908.30/11,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,826.01

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