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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,147.65, 15,380.96 and 7,173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,147.65, 15,380.96 and 7,173.99 is: 9,898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,147.65 : 15,380.96 = 7,173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,147.65/15,380.96 = 7,173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,147.65x = 15,380.96 × 7,173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,147.65x = 110,342,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,342,817.36/11,147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.31

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