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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,108.64, 15,341.40 and 9,609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,108.64, 15,341.40 and 9,609.36 is: 13,270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,108.64 : 15,341.40 = 9,609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,108.64/15,341.40 = 9,609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,108.64x = 15,341.40 × 9,609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,108.64x = 147,421,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,421,035.50/11,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.84

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