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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.85, 15,901.52 and 7,549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.85, 15,901.52 and 7,549.23 is: 10,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.85 : 15,901.52 = 7,549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.85/15,901.52 = 7,549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.85x = 15,901.52 × 7,549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.85x = 120,044,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,044,194.08/11,525.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.21

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