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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,258.91, 15,538.61 and 9,367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,258.91, 15,538.61 and 9,367.15 is: 12,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,258.91 : 15,538.61 = 9,367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,258.91/15,538.61 = 9,367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,258.91x = 15,538.61 × 9,367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,258.91x = 145,552,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,552,443.83/11,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.76

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