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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,121.64, 15,266.13 and 9,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,121.64, 15,266.13 and 9,834.52 is: 13,499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,121.64 : 15,266.13 = 9,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,121.64/15,266.13 = 9,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,121.64x = 15,266.13 × 9,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,121.64x = 150,135,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,135,060.81/11,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.36

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