Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.46, 15,454 and 7,230.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,197.46, 15,454 and 7,230.12 is: 9,978.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,197.46 : 15,454 = 7,230.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,197.46/15,454 = 7,230.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,197.46x = 15,454 × 7,230.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,197.46x = 111,734,274.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,734,274.48/11,197.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,978.54
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