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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.93, 15,273.56 and 9,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.93, 15,273.56 and 9,457.34 is: 13,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.93 : 15,273.56 = 9,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.93/15,273.56 = 9,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.93x = 15,273.56 × 9,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.93x = 144,447,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,447,311.76/11,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.42

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