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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.52, 15,332.22 and 7,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.52, 15,332.22 and 7,133.16 is: 9,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.52 : 15,332.22 = 7,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.52/15,332.22 = 7,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.52x = 15,332.22 × 7,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.52x = 109,367,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,367,178.42/11,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.68

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