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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,078.07, 15,111.24 and 7,411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,078.07, 15,111.24 and 7,411.25 is: 11,112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,078.07 : 15,111.24 = 7,411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,078.07/15,111.24 = 7,411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,078.07x = 15,111.24 × 7,411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,078.07x = 111,993,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,993,177.45/10,078.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.56

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