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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.29, 15,196.61 and 7,237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.29, 15,196.61 and 7,237.14 is: 9,991.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.29 : 15,196.61 = 7,237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.29/15,196.61 = 7,237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.29x = 15,196.61 × 7,237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.29x = 109,979,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,979,957.91/11,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.56

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