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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.52, 15,448.40 and 7,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.52, 15,448.40 and 7,212.84 is: 9,951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.52 : 15,448.40 = 7,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.52/15,448.40 = 7,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.52x = 15,448.40 × 7,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.52x = 111,426,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,426,837.46/11,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.92

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