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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.43, 15,204.42 and 9,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.43, 15,204.42 and 9,605.88 is: 13,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.43 : 15,204.42 = 9,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.43/15,204.42 = 9,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.43x = 15,204.42 × 9,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.43x = 146,051,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,051,833.99/11,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.41

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