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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.61, 15,179.07 and 7,224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.61, 15,179.07 and 7,224.39 is: 9,973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.61 : 15,179.07 = 7,224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.61/15,179.07 = 7,224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.61x = 15,179.07 × 7,224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.61x = 109,659,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,659,528.29/10,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.93

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