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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.05, 15,248.34 and 9,179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.05, 15,248.34 and 9,179.37 is: 12,649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.05 : 15,248.34 = 9,179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.05/15,248.34 = 9,179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.05x = 15,248.34 × 9,179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.05x = 139,970,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,970,154.75/11,065.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.75

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