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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.43, 15,207.18 and 9,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.43, 15,207.18 and 9,607.88 is: 13,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.43 : 15,207.18 = 9,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.43/15,207.18 = 9,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.43x = 15,207.18 × 9,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.43x = 146,108,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,108,760.58/11,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.17

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