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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.52, 15,345.90 and 7,147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.52, 15,345.90 and 7,147.98 is: 9,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.52 : 15,345.90 = 7,147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.52/15,345.90 = 7,147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.52x = 15,345.90 × 7,147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.52x = 109,692,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,692,186.28/11,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.62

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