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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.99, 15,536.97 and 9,383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.99, 15,536.97 and 9,383.82 is: 12,941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.99 : 15,536.97 = 9,383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.99/15,536.97 = 9,383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.99x = 15,536.97 × 9,383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.99x = 145,796,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,796,129.83/11,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.26

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