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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.22, 15,215.36 and 9,140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.22, 15,215.36 and 9,140.82 is: 12,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.22 : 15,215.36 = 9,140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.22/15,215.36 = 9,140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.22x = 15,215.36 × 9,140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.22x = 139,080,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,080,821.29/11,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.22

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