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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.02, 15,627.52 and 9,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.02, 15,627.52 and 9,118.96 is: 12,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.02 : 15,627.52 = 9,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.02/15,627.52 = 9,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.02x = 15,627.52 × 9,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.02x = 142,506,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,506,729.78/11,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.38

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