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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.78, 15,374.61 and 9,635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.78, 15,374.61 and 9,635.63 is: 13,285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.78 : 15,374.61 = 9,635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.78/15,374.61 = 9,635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.78x = 15,374.61 × 9,635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.78x = 148,143,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,143,976.48/11,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.53

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