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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.16, 15,272.30 and 9,839.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.16, 15,272.30 and 9,839.01 is: 13,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.16 : 15,272.30 = 9,839.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.16/15,272.30 = 9,839.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.16x = 15,272.30 × 9,839.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.16x = 150,264,263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,264,263.23/11,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.49

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