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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.29, 15,451.63 and 7,412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.29, 15,451.63 and 7,412.91 is: 10,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.29 : 15,451.63 = 7,412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.29/15,451.63 = 7,412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.29x = 15,451.63 × 7,412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.29x = 114,541,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,541,542.54/11,196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.31

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