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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.78, 15,379.53 and 9,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.78, 15,379.53 and 9,130.76 is: 12,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.78 : 15,379.53 = 9,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.78/15,379.53 = 9,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.78x = 15,379.53 × 9,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.78x = 140,426,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,426,797.34/11,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.06

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