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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,179.72, 15,430.02 and 7,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,179.72, 15,430.02 and 7,205.80 is: 9,945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,179.72 : 15,430.02 = 7,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,179.72/15,430.02 = 7,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,179.72x = 15,430.02 × 7,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,179.72x = 111,185,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,185,638.12/11,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,945.30

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