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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,182.50, 15,433.30 and 7,215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,182.50, 15,433.30 and 7,215.15 is: 9,957.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,182.50 : 15,433.30 = 7,215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,182.50/15,433.30 = 7,215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,182.50x = 15,433.30 × 7,215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,182.50x = 111,353,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,353,574.50/11,182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.85

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