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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,213.08, 15,478.16 and 9,113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,213.08, 15,478.16 and 9,113.56 is: 12,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,213.08 : 15,478.16 = 9,113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,213.08/15,478.16 = 9,113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,213.08x = 15,478.16 × 9,113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,213.08x = 141,061,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,061,139.85/11,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.05

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