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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129.16, 15,349.86 and 9,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129.16, 15,349.86 and 9,797.52 is: 13,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129.16 : 15,349.86 = 9,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129.16/15,349.86 = 9,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129.16x = 15,349.86 × 9,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129.16x = 150,390,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,390,560.35/11,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.20

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