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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.07, 15,638.04 and 9,438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.07, 15,638.04 and 9,438.81 is: 13,038.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.07 : 15,638.04 = 9,438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.07/15,638.04 = 9,438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.07x = 15,638.04 × 9,438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.07x = 147,604,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,604,488.33/11,321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.03

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