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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.43, 15,321.56 and 7,131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.43, 15,321.56 and 7,131.03 is: 9,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.43 : 15,321.56 = 7,131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.43/15,321.56 = 7,131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.43x = 15,321.56 × 7,131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.43x = 109,258,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,258,468.35/11,111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.98

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