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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.38, 15,537.70 and 7,722.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.38, 15,537.70 and 7,722.78 is: 10,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.38 : 15,537.70 = 7,722.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.38/15,537.70 = 7,722.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.38x = 15,537.70 × 7,722.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.38x = 119,994,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,994,238.81/11,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,662.00

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