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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.29, 15,376.95 and 9,737.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.29, 15,376.95 and 9,737.07 is: 13,450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.29 : 15,376.95 = 9,737.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.29/15,376.95 = 9,737.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.29x = 15,376.95 × 9,737.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.29x = 149,726,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,726,438.54/11,131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.95

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