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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.74, 15,323.06 and 7,131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.74, 15,323.06 and 7,131.23 is: 9,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.74 : 15,323.06 = 7,131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.74/15,323.06 = 7,131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.74x = 15,323.06 × 7,131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.74x = 109,272,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,272,266.82/11,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.15

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