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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.58, 15,365.70 and 9,649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.58, 15,365.70 and 9,649.44 is: 13,282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.58 : 15,365.70 = 9,649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.58/15,365.70 = 9,649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.58x = 15,365.70 × 9,649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.58x = 148,270,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,270,400.21/11,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.81

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