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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.74, 15,318.40 and 7,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.74, 15,318.40 and 7,131.68 is: 9,836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.74 : 15,318.40 = 7,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.74/15,318.40 = 7,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.74x = 15,318.40 × 7,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.74x = 109,245,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,245,926.91/11,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,836.89

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