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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.45, 15,490.67 and 7,448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.45, 15,490.67 and 7,448.72 is: 10,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.45 : 15,490.67 = 7,448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.45/15,490.67 = 7,448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.45x = 15,490.67 × 7,448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.45x = 115,385,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,385,548.75/11,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.50

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