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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,121.36, 15,341.94 and 7,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,121.36, 15,341.94 and 7,087.14 is: 9,776.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,121.36 : 15,341.94 = 7,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,121.36/15,341.94 = 7,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,121.36x = 15,341.94 × 7,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,121.36x = 108,730,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,730,476.65/11,121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,776.72

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