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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.34, 15,241.29 and 9,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.34, 15,241.29 and 9,035.74 is: 12,463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.34 : 15,241.29 = 9,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.34/15,241.29 = 9,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.34x = 15,241.29 × 9,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.34x = 137,716,333.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,716,333.70/11,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.76

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