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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,075.91, 15,283.40 and 9,404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,075.91, 15,283.40 and 9,404.07 is: 12,976.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,075.91 : 15,283.40 = 9,404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,075.91/15,283.40 = 9,404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,075.91x = 15,283.40 × 9,404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,075.91x = 143,726,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,726,116.42/11,075.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.46

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