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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,353.62, 15,668.52 and 9,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,353.62, 15,668.52 and 9,462.04 is: 13,058.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,353.62 : 15,668.52 = 9,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,353.62/15,668.52 = 9,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,353.62x = 15,668.52 × 9,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,353.62x = 148,256,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,256,162.98/11,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.05

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