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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,222.83, 15,473.13 and 9,198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,222.83, 15,473.13 and 9,198.79 is: 12,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,222.83 : 15,473.13 = 9,198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,222.83/15,473.13 = 9,198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,222.83x = 15,473.13 × 9,198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,222.83x = 142,334,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,334,043.85/11,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.55

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