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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,182.41, 15,425.78 and 6,932.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,182.41, 15,425.78 and 6,932.07 is: 9,562.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,182.41 : 15,425.78 = 6,932.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,182.41/15,425.78 = 6,932.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,182.41x = 15,425.78 × 6,932.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,182.41x = 106,932,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,932,552.10/11,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.57

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