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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.52, 16,562.07 and 9,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.52, 16,562.07 and 9,254.12 is: 13,887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.52 : 16,562.07 = 9,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.52/16,562.07 = 9,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.52x = 16,562.07 × 9,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.52x = 153,267,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,267,300.42/11,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.29

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