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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.58, 15,314.18 and 9,440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.58, 15,314.18 and 9,440.48 is: 12,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.58 : 15,314.18 = 9,440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.58/15,314.18 = 9,440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.58x = 15,314.18 × 9,440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.58x = 144,573,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,573,210.01/11,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,998.17

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