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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,070.87, 15,264.51 and 9,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,070.87, 15,264.51 and 9,046.80 is: 12,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,070.87 : 15,264.51 = 9,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,070.87/15,264.51 = 9,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,070.87x = 15,264.51 × 9,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,070.87x = 138,094,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,094,969.07/11,070.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.72

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