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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.52, 15,659.92 and 9,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.52, 15,659.92 and 9,003.28 is: 12,416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.52 : 15,659.92 = 9,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.52/15,659.92 = 9,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.52x = 15,659.92 × 9,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.52x = 140,990,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,990,644.54/11,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.04

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