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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.76, 15,352.98 and 7,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.76, 15,352.98 and 7,153.28 is: 9,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.76 : 15,352.98 = 7,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.76/15,352.98 = 7,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.76x = 15,352.98 × 7,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.76x = 109,824,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,824,164.77/11,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.84

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