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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,103.89, 15,328.74 and 7,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,103.89, 15,328.74 and 7,131.75 is: 9,845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,103.89 : 15,328.74 = 7,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,103.89/15,328.74 = 7,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,103.89x = 15,328.74 × 7,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,103.89x = 109,320,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,320,710.76/11,103.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.27

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