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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,064.32, 15,272.70 and 9,883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,064.32, 15,272.70 and 9,883.34 is: 13,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,064.32 : 15,272.70 = 9,883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,064.32/15,272.70 = 9,883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,064.32x = 15,272.70 × 9,883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,064.32x = 150,945,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,945,287.94/11,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.52

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