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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.62, 15,322.90 and 7,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.62, 15,322.90 and 7,131.12 is: 9,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.62 : 15,322.90 = 7,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.62/15,322.90 = 7,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.62x = 15,322.90 × 7,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.62x = 109,269,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,269,344.21/11,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.99

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