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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.12, 15,162.24 and 7,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.12, 15,162.24 and 7,215.48 is: 9,952.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.12 : 15,162.24 = 7,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.12/15,162.24 = 7,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.12x = 15,162.24 × 7,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.12x = 109,402,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,402,839.48/10,992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.84

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