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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,222.89, 15,472.69 and 7,679.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,222.89, 15,472.69 and 7,679.95 is: 10,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,222.89 : 15,472.69 = 7,679.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,222.89/15,472.69 = 7,679.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,222.89x = 15,472.69 × 7,679.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,222.89x = 118,829,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,829,427.68/11,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.13

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