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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.86, 15,269.51 and 9,050.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.86, 15,269.51 and 9,050.99 is: 12,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.86 : 15,269.51 = 9,050.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.86/15,269.51 = 9,050.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.86x = 15,269.51 × 9,050.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.86x = 138,204,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,204,175.23/11,073.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.22

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