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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.79, 15,194.54 and 7,235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005.79, 15,194.54 and 7,235.65 is: 9,989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.79 : 15,194.54 = 7,235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.79/15,194.54 = 7,235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.79x = 15,194.54 × 7,235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.79x = 109,942,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,942,284.26/11,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.49

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