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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.88, 15,545.80 and 9,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.88, 15,545.80 and 9,251.88 is: 12,755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.88 : 15,545.80 = 9,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.88/15,545.80 = 9,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.88x = 15,545.80 × 9,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.88x = 143,827,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,827,876.10/11,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.36

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