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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.96, 15,535.76 and 9,593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.96, 15,535.76 and 9,593.97 is: 13,216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.96 : 15,535.76 = 9,593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.96/15,535.76 = 9,593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.96x = 15,535.76 × 9,593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.96x = 149,049,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,049,615.37/11,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.01

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