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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.45, 15,412.77 and 7,812.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.45, 15,412.77 and 7,812.81 is: 10,770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.45 : 15,412.77 = 7,812.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.45/15,412.77 = 7,812.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.45x = 15,412.77 × 7,812.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.45x = 120,416,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,416,927.46/11,180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.31

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