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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,504.96, 15,887.25 and 7,263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,504.96, 15,887.25 and 7,263.53 is: 10,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,504.96 : 15,887.25 = 7,263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,504.96/15,887.25 = 7,263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,504.96x = 15,887.25 × 7,263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,504.96x = 115,397,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,397,516.99/11,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.24

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