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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.03, 15,353.71 and 7,772.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.03, 15,353.71 and 7,772.59 is: 10,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.03 : 15,353.71 = 7,772.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.03/15,353.71 = 7,772.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.03x = 15,353.71 × 7,772.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.03x = 119,338,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,338,092.81/11,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,721.21

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