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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.24, 15,381.27 and 9,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.24, 15,381.27 and 9,877.46 is: 13,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.24 : 15,381.27 = 9,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.24/15,381.27 = 9,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.24x = 15,381.27 × 9,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.24x = 151,927,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,927,802.27/11,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.08

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