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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.12, 15,298.88 and 9,658.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.12, 15,298.88 and 9,658.34 is: 13,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.12 : 15,298.88 = 9,658.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.12/15,298.88 = 9,658.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.12x = 15,298.88 × 9,658.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.12x = 147,761,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,761,717.24/11,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.52

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