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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,106.24, 15,325.12 and 7,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,106.24, 15,325.12 and 7,132.73 is: 9,842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,106.24 : 15,325.12 = 7,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,106.24/15,325.12 = 7,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,106.24x = 15,325.12 × 7,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,106.24x = 109,309,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,309,943.18/11,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.21

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