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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.91, 15,401.36 and 7,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.91, 15,401.36 and 7,179.03 is: 9,909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.91 : 15,401.36 = 7,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.91/15,401.36 = 7,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.91x = 15,401.36 × 7,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.91x = 110,566,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,566,825.48/11,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.28

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