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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.67, 15,178.04 and 7,225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.67, 15,178.04 and 7,225.29 is: 9,967.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.67 : 15,178.04 = 7,225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.67/15,178.04 = 7,225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.67x = 15,178.04 × 7,225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.67x = 109,665,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,665,704.51/11,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.19

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