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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.92, 15,514.56 and 7,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.92, 15,514.56 and 7,044.48 is: 9,728.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.92 : 15,514.56 = 7,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.92/15,514.56 = 7,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.92x = 15,514.56 × 7,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.92x = 109,292,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,292,007.63/11,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,728.75

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