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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,123.91, 15,344.33 and 7,347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,123.91, 15,344.33 and 7,347.09 is: 10,134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,123.91 : 15,344.33 = 7,347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,123.91/15,344.33 = 7,347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,123.91x = 15,344.33 × 7,347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,123.91x = 112,736,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,736,136.76/11,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.58

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