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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,222.91, 15,474.78 and 7,184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,222.91, 15,474.78 and 7,184.39 is: 9,906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,222.91 : 15,474.78 = 7,184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,222.91/15,474.78 = 7,184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,222.91x = 15,474.78 × 7,184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,222.91x = 111,176,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,176,777.31/11,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.23

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