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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.64, 15,342.44 and 9,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.64, 15,342.44 and 9,706.44 is: 13,378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.64 : 15,342.44 = 9,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.64/15,342.44 = 9,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.64x = 15,342.44 × 9,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.64x = 148,920,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,920,424.78/11,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.13

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