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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,889.61, 15,032.23 and 9,219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,889.61, 15,032.23 and 9,219.67 is: 12,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,889.61 : 15,032.23 = 9,219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,889.61/15,032.23 = 9,219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,889.61x = 15,032.23 × 9,219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,889.61x = 138,592,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,592,199.96/10,889.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.01

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