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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,077.37, 15,268.86 and 9,638.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,077.37, 15,268.86 and 9,638.06 is: 13,284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,077.37 : 15,268.86 = 9,638.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,077.37/15,268.86 = 9,638.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,077.37x = 15,268.86 × 9,638.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,077.37x = 147,162,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,162,112.47/11,077.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.93

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