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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.23, 15,189.35 and 7,031.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.23, 15,189.35 and 7,031.55 is: 9,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.23 : 15,189.35 = 7,031.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.23/15,189.35 = 7,031.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.23x = 15,189.35 × 7,031.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.23x = 106,804,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,804,673.99/11,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.73

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