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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,199.43, 15,452.42 and 7,215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,199.43, 15,452.42 and 7,215.75 is: 9,955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,199.43 : 15,452.42 = 7,215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,199.43/15,452.42 = 7,215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,199.43x = 15,452.42 × 7,215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,199.43x = 111,500,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,500,804.12/11,199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.93

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