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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,108.14, 15,340.71 and 9,608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,108.14, 15,340.71 and 9,608.86 is: 13,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,108.14 : 15,340.71 = 9,608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,108.14/15,340.71 = 9,608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,108.14x = 15,340.71 × 9,608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,108.14x = 147,406,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,406,734.69/11,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.15

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