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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.57, 15,411.96 and 7,188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.57, 15,411.96 and 7,188.51 is: 9,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.57 : 15,411.96 = 7,188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.57/15,411.96 = 7,188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.57x = 15,411.96 × 7,188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.57x = 110,789,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,789,028.58/11,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.83

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