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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,223.02, 15,490.92 and 7,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,223.02, 15,490.92 and 7,866.73 is: 10,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,223.02 : 15,490.92 = 7,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,223.02/15,490.92 = 7,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,223.02x = 15,490.92 × 7,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,223.02x = 121,862,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,862,885.09/11,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.30

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