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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.68, 15,279.83 and 9,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.68, 15,279.83 and 9,844.52 is: 13,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.68 : 15,279.83 = 9,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.68/15,279.83 = 9,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.68x = 15,279.83 × 9,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.68x = 150,422,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,422,592.03/11,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.02

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