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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.72, 15,266.48 and 9,620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.72, 15,266.48 and 9,620.37 is: 13,310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.72 : 15,266.48 = 9,620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.72/15,266.48 = 9,620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.72x = 15,266.48 × 9,620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.72x = 146,869,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,869,138.10/11,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.94

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