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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129.68, 15,369.37 and 7,157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129.68, 15,369.37 and 7,157.69 is: 9,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129.68 : 15,369.37 = 7,157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129.68/15,369.37 = 7,157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129.68x = 15,369.37 × 7,157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129.68x = 110,009,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,009,148.85/11,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.30

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