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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,094.82, 15,312.24 and 7,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,094.82, 15,312.24 and 7,114.48 is: 9,818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,094.82 : 15,312.24 = 7,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,094.82/15,312.24 = 7,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,094.82x = 15,312.24 × 7,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,094.82x = 108,938,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,938,625.24/11,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,818.87

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