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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,492.82, 15,870.47 and 7,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,492.82, 15,870.47 and 7,251.41 is: 10,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,492.82 : 15,870.47 = 7,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,492.82/15,870.47 = 7,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,492.82x = 15,870.47 × 7,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,492.82x = 115,083,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,083,169.25/11,492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.48

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