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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,218.78, 15,469.27 and 7,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,218.78, 15,469.27 and 7,180.32 is: 9,900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,218.78 : 15,469.27 = 7,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,218.78/15,469.27 = 7,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,218.78x = 15,469.27 × 7,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,218.78x = 111,074,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,074,308.77/11,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.75

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