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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.29, 15,616.97 and 7,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.29, 15,616.97 and 7,122.25 is: 9,824.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.29 : 15,616.97 = 7,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.29/15,616.97 = 7,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.29x = 15,616.97 × 7,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.29x = 111,227,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,227,928.97/11,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,824.67

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