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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.62, 15,437.39 and 7,407.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.62, 15,437.39 and 7,407.99 is: 10,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.62 : 15,437.39 = 7,407.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.62/15,437.39 = 7,407.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.62x = 15,437.39 × 7,407.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.62x = 114,359,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,359,993.71/11,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.50

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