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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,141.64, 15,362.46 and 9,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,141.64, 15,362.46 and 9,255.42 is: 12,761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,141.64 : 15,362.46 = 9,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,141.64/15,362.46 = 9,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,141.64x = 15,362.46 × 9,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,141.64x = 142,186,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,186,019.53/11,141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.68

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