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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.17, 15,601.61 and 7,111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.17, 15,601.61 and 7,111.13 is: 9,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.17 : 15,601.61 = 7,111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.17/15,601.61 = 7,111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.17x = 15,601.61 × 7,111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.17x = 110,945,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,945,016.69/11,310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.32

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