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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129.97, 15,357.84 and 7,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129.97, 15,357.84 and 7,156.44 is: 9,874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129.97 : 15,357.84 = 7,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129.97/15,357.84 = 7,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129.97x = 15,357.84 × 7,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129.97x = 109,907,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,907,460.49/11,129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.91

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