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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.32, 15,283.38 and 9,189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.32, 15,283.38 and 9,189.96 is: 12,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.32 : 15,283.38 = 9,189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.32/15,283.38 = 9,189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.32x = 15,283.38 × 9,189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.32x = 140,453,650.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,453,650.86/11,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.24

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