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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,528.76, 15,912.27 and 7,547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,528.76, 15,912.27 and 7,547.55 is: 10,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,528.76 : 15,912.27 = 7,547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,528.76/15,912.27 = 7,547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,528.76x = 15,912.27 × 7,547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,528.76x = 120,098,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,098,749.25/11,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.32

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