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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.94, 15,369.66 and 9,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.94, 15,369.66 and 9,156.10 is: 12,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.94 : 15,369.66 = 9,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.94/15,369.66 = 9,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.94x = 15,369.66 × 9,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.94x = 140,726,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,726,143.93/11,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.98

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