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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,224.85, 15,475.91 and 9,200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,224.85, 15,475.91 and 9,200.82 is: 12,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,224.85 : 15,475.91 = 9,200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,224.85/15,475.91 = 9,200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,224.85x = 15,475.91 × 9,200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,224.85x = 142,391,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,391,016.24/11,224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.34

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