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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.94, 15,368.28 and 9,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.94, 15,368.28 and 9,155.10 is: 12,617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.94 : 15,368.28 = 9,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.94/15,368.28 = 9,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.94x = 15,368.28 × 9,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.94x = 140,698,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,698,140.23/11,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,617.60

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