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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.77, 15,426.42 and 7,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.77, 15,426.42 and 7,205.20 is: 9,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.77 : 15,426.42 = 7,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.77/15,426.42 = 7,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.77x = 15,426.42 × 7,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.77x = 111,150,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,150,523.37/11,181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.33

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