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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.16, 15,279.15 and 9,844.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.16, 15,279.15 and 9,844.02 is: 13,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.16 : 15,279.15 = 9,844.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.16/15,279.15 = 9,844.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.16x = 15,279.15 × 9,844.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.16x = 150,408,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,408,258.18/11,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.36

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