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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,210.04, 15,464.52 and 7,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,210.04, 15,464.52 and 7,229.16 is: 9,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,210.04 : 15,464.52 = 7,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,210.04/15,464.52 = 7,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,210.04x = 15,464.52 × 7,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,210.04x = 111,795,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,795,489.40/11,210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.80

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