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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,217.36, 15,473.16 and 7,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,217.36, 15,473.16 and 7,232.16 is: 9,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,217.36 : 15,473.16 = 7,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,217.36/15,473.16 = 7,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,217.36x = 15,473.16 × 7,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,217.36x = 111,904,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,904,368.83/11,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.00

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