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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.96, 15,468.24 and 7,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.96, 15,468.24 and 7,187.28 is: 9,907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.96 : 15,468.24 = 7,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.96/15,468.24 = 7,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.96x = 15,468.24 × 7,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.96x = 111,174,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,174,571.99/11,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.76

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