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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.56, 15,259.92 and 9,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.56, 15,259.92 and 9,173.04 is: 12,646.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.56 : 15,259.92 = 9,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.56/15,259.92 = 9,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.56x = 15,259.92 × 9,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.56x = 139,979,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,979,856.56/11,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.62

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