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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.72, 15,454.32 and 7,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.72, 15,454.32 and 7,230.40 is: 9,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.72 : 15,454.32 = 7,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.72/15,454.32 = 7,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.72x = 15,454.32 × 7,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.72x = 111,740,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,740,915.33/11,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.90

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