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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.31, 15,260.97 and 9,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.31, 15,260.97 and 9,044.25 is: 12,470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.31 : 15,260.97 = 9,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.31/15,260.97 = 9,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.31x = 15,260.97 × 9,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.31x = 138,023,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,023,951.62/11,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.19

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