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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,178.67, 15,433.33 and 7,405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,178.67, 15,433.33 and 7,405.05 is: 10,223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,178.67 : 15,433.33 = 7,405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,178.67/15,433.33 = 7,405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,178.67x = 15,433.33 × 7,405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,178.67x = 114,284,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,284,580.32/11,178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.45

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