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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.98, 15,327.30 and 7,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.98, 15,327.30 and 7,126.78 is: 9,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.98 : 15,327.30 = 7,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.98/15,327.30 = 7,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.98x = 15,327.30 × 7,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.98x = 109,234,283.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,234,283.50/11,111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.32

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