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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.08, 15,397.53 and 7,178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.08, 15,397.53 and 7,178.10 is: 9,912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.08 : 15,397.53 = 7,178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.08/15,397.53 = 7,178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.08x = 15,397.53 × 7,178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.08x = 110,525,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,525,010.09/11,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.49

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