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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.65, 15,700.23 and 9,485.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.65, 15,700.23 and 9,485.05 is: 13,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.65 : 15,700.23 = 9,485.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.65/15,700.23 = 9,485.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.65x = 15,700.23 × 9,485.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.65x = 148,917,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,917,456.75/11,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.74

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