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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,469.96, 15,812.82 and 9,479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,469.96, 15,812.82 and 9,479.88 is: 13,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,469.96 : 15,812.82 = 9,479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,469.96/15,812.82 = 9,479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,469.96x = 15,812.82 × 9,479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,469.96x = 149,903,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,903,636.06/11,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.24

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