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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.88, 15,260.96 and 9,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.88, 15,260.96 and 9,050.24 is: 12,507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.88 : 15,260.96 = 9,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.88/15,260.96 = 9,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.88x = 15,260.96 × 9,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.88x = 138,115,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,115,350.63/11,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.19

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