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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,218.83, 15,465.83 and 7,851.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,218.83, 15,465.83 and 7,851.21 is: 10,823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,218.83 : 15,465.83 = 7,851.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,218.83/15,465.83 = 7,851.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,218.83x = 15,465.83 × 7,851.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,218.83x = 121,425,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,425,439.90/11,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,823.36

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