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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.54, 15,469.20 and 7,382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.54, 15,469.20 and 7,382.78 is: 10,186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.54 : 15,469.20 = 7,382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.54/15,469.20 = 7,382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.54x = 15,469.20 × 7,382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.54x = 114,205,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,205,700.38/11,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.44

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