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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.58, 15,196.95 and 9,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.58, 15,196.95 and 9,707.10 is: 13,362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.58 : 15,196.95 = 9,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.58/15,196.95 = 9,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.58x = 15,196.95 × 9,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.58x = 147,518,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,518,313.35/11,039.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.67

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