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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,143.14, 15,364.53 and 9,256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,143.14, 15,364.53 and 9,256.92 is: 12,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,143.14 : 15,364.53 = 9,256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,143.14/15,364.53 = 9,256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,143.14x = 15,364.53 × 9,256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,143.14x = 142,228,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,228,225.05/11,143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.75

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