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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,379.78, 15,695.20 and 7,402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,379.78, 15,695.20 and 7,402.17 is: 10,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,379.78 : 15,695.20 = 7,402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,379.78/15,695.20 = 7,402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,379.78x = 15,695.20 × 7,402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,379.78x = 116,178,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,178,441.60/11,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.20

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