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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.57, 15,414.72 and 7,190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.57, 15,414.72 and 7,190.51 is: 9,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.57 : 15,414.72 = 7,190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.57/15,414.72 = 7,190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.57x = 15,414.72 × 7,190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.57x = 110,839,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,839,698.31/11,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.59

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