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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,103.79, 15,315.97 and 7,118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,103.79, 15,315.97 and 7,118.59 is: 9,819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,103.79 : 15,315.97 = 7,118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,103.79/15,315.97 = 7,118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,103.79x = 15,315.97 × 7,118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,103.79x = 109,028,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,028,110.88/11,103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.00

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