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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,134.68, 15,283.96 and 9,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,134.68, 15,283.96 and 9,847.52 is: 13,517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,134.68 : 15,283.96 = 9,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,134.68/15,283.96 = 9,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,134.68x = 15,283.96 × 9,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,134.68x = 150,509,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,509,101.78/11,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.15

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