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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129.93, 15,369.71 and 7,157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129.93, 15,369.71 and 7,157.94 is: 9,884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129.93 : 15,369.71 = 7,157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129.93/15,369.71 = 7,157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129.93x = 15,369.71 × 7,157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129.93x = 110,015,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,015,462.00/11,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.65

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