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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.64, 15,287.12 and 9,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.64, 15,287.12 and 9,063.76 is: 12,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.64 : 15,287.12 = 9,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.64/15,287.12 = 9,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.64x = 15,287.12 × 9,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.64x = 138,558,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,558,786.77/11,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.82

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