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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.30, 15,644.26 and 9,460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.30, 15,644.26 and 9,460.62 is: 13,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.30 : 15,644.26 = 9,460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.30/15,644.26 = 9,460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.30x = 15,644.26 × 9,460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.30x = 148,004,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,004,399.04/11,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.29

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