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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,326.93, 15,635.29 and 9,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,326.93, 15,635.29 and 9,727.13 is: 13,426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,326.93 : 15,635.29 = 9,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,326.93/15,635.29 = 9,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,326.93x = 15,635.29 × 9,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,326.93x = 152,086,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,086,498.42/11,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.98

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