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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.28, 15,370.05 and 9,732.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.28, 15,370.05 and 9,732.07 is: 13,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.28 : 15,370.05 = 9,732.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.28/15,370.05 = 9,732.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.28x = 15,370.05 × 9,732.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.28x = 149,582,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,582,402.50/11,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.06

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