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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.91, 15,395.84 and 7,175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.91, 15,395.84 and 7,175.03 is: 9,903.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.91 : 15,395.84 = 7,175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.91/15,395.84 = 7,175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.91x = 15,395.84 × 7,175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.91x = 110,465,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,465,554.83/11,153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.75

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