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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.06, 15,520.51 and 9,371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.06, 15,520.51 and 9,371.87 is: 12,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.06 : 15,520.51 = 9,371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.06/15,520.51 = 9,371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.06x = 15,520.51 × 9,371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.06x = 145,456,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,456,202.05/11,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.78

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