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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.70, 15,771.82 and 7,447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.70, 15,771.82 and 7,447.78 is: 10,280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.70 : 15,771.82 = 7,447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.70/15,771.82 = 7,447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.70x = 15,771.82 × 7,447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.70x = 117,465,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,465,045.56/11,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,280.77

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