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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.46, 15,487.02 and 9,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.46, 15,487.02 and 9,006.72 is: 12,412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.46 : 15,487.02 = 9,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.46/15,487.02 = 9,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.46x = 15,487.02 × 9,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.46x = 139,487,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,487,252.77/11,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.70

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