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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,921.89, 15,056.94 and 9,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,921.89, 15,056.94 and 9,236.52 is: 12,733.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,921.89 : 15,056.94 = 9,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,921.89/15,056.94 = 9,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,921.89x = 15,056.94 × 9,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,921.89x = 139,073,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,073,727.45/10,921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.49

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