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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,128.52, 15,348.66 and 7,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,128.52, 15,348.66 and 7,149.98 is: 9,861.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,128.52 : 15,348.66 = 7,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,128.52/15,348.66 = 7,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,128.52x = 15,348.66 × 7,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,128.52x = 109,742,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,742,612.03/11,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,861.38

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