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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.03, 15,897.67 and 7,268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.03, 15,897.67 and 7,268.59 is: 10,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.03 : 15,897.67 = 7,268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.03/15,897.67 = 7,268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.03x = 15,897.67 × 7,268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.03x = 115,553,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,553,557.46/11,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.31

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