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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.72, 15,270.95 and 9,356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.72, 15,270.95 and 9,356.42 is: 12,903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.72 : 15,270.95 = 9,356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.72/15,270.95 = 9,356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.72x = 15,270.95 × 9,356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.72x = 142,881,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,881,501.11/11,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.92

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