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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.03, 15,380.40 and 9,942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.03, 15,380.40 and 9,942.94 is: 13,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.03 : 15,380.40 = 9,942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.03/15,380.40 = 9,942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.03x = 15,380.40 × 9,942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.03x = 152,926,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,926,394.38/11,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.65

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