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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.31, 15,351.56 and 9,639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.31, 15,351.56 and 9,639.18 is: 13,268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.31 : 15,351.56 = 9,639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.31/15,351.56 = 9,639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.31x = 15,351.56 × 9,639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.31x = 147,976,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,976,325.17/11,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.67

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