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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.89, 15,485.68 and 9,240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.89, 15,485.68 and 9,240.99 is: 12,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.89 : 15,485.68 = 9,240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.89/15,485.68 = 9,240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.89x = 15,485.68 × 9,240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.89x = 143,102,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,102,967.50/11,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.51

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