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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.22, 15,991.46 and 7,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.22, 15,991.46 and 7,049.22 is: 9,727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.22 : 15,991.46 = 7,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.22/15,991.46 = 7,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.22x = 15,991.46 × 7,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.22x = 112,727,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,727,250.88/11,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.75

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