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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.66, 15,541.23 and 9,587.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.66, 15,541.23 and 9,587.62 is: 13,246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.66 : 15,541.23 = 9,587.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.66/15,541.23 = 9,587.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.66x = 15,541.23 × 9,587.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.66x = 149,003,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,003,407.57/11,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.33

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