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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.78, 15,376.77 and 9,128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.78, 15,376.77 and 9,128.76 is: 12,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.78 : 15,376.77 = 9,128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.78/15,376.77 = 9,128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.78x = 15,376.77 × 9,128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.78x = 140,370,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,370,842.91/11,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.30

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