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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,285.98, 15,558.43 and 7,918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,285.98, 15,558.43 and 7,918.36 is: 10,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,285.98 : 15,558.43 = 7,918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,285.98/15,558.43 = 7,918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,285.98x = 15,558.43 × 7,918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,285.98x = 123,197,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,197,205.93/11,285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.95

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