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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.52, 15,691.69 and 9,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.52, 15,691.69 and 9,553.50 is: 13,176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.52 : 15,691.69 = 9,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.52/15,691.69 = 9,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.52x = 15,691.69 × 9,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.52x = 149,910,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,910,560.42/11,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.03

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