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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.76, 15,179.94 and 7,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.76, 15,179.94 and 7,225.38 is: 9,967.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.76 : 15,179.94 = 7,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.76/15,179.94 = 7,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.76x = 15,179.94 × 7,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.76x = 109,680,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,680,834.88/11,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.58

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