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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,214.38, 15,459.24 and 7,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,214.38, 15,459.24 and 7,180.76 is: 9,898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,214.38 : 15,459.24 = 7,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,214.38/15,459.24 = 7,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,214.38x = 15,459.24 × 7,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,214.38x = 111,009,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,009,092.22/11,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.82

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