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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,192.44, 15,441.96 and 7,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,192.44, 15,441.96 and 7,206.52 is: 9,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,192.44 : 15,441.96 = 7,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,192.44/15,441.96 = 7,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,192.44x = 15,441.96 × 7,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,192.44x = 111,282,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,282,793.58/11,192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,942.68

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