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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,320.70, 15,637.52 and 9,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,320.70, 15,637.52 and 9,438.44 is: 13,037.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320.70 : 15,637.52 = 9,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320.70/15,637.52 = 9,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320.70x = 15,637.52 × 9,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320.70x = 147,593,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,593,794.27/11,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.51

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