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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.61, 15,379.79 and 9,469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.61, 15,379.79 and 9,469.37 is: 13,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.61 : 15,379.79 = 9,469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.61/15,379.79 = 9,469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.61x = 15,379.79 × 9,469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.61x = 145,636,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,636,797.79/11,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.88

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