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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,306.51, 15,621.40 and 9,412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,306.51, 15,621.40 and 9,412.01 is: 13,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,306.51 : 15,621.40 = 9,412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,306.51/15,621.40 = 9,412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,306.51x = 15,621.40 × 9,412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,306.51x = 147,028,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,028,773.01/11,306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.90

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