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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.93, 15,423.50 and 7,196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.93, 15,423.50 and 7,196.93 is: 9,938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.93 : 15,423.50 = 7,196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.93/15,423.50 = 7,196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.93x = 15,423.50 × 7,196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.93x = 111,001,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,001,849.86/11,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.45

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