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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.70, 15,411.78 and 9,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.70, 15,411.78 and 9,059.40 is: 12,487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.70 : 15,411.78 = 9,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.70/15,411.78 = 9,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.70x = 15,411.78 × 9,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.70x = 139,621,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,621,479.73/11,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.72

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