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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,487.65, 17,215.29 and 9,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,487.65, 17,215.29 and 9,137.22 is: 13,692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,487.65 : 17,215.29 = 9,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,487.65/17,215.29 = 9,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,487.65x = 17,215.29 × 9,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,487.65x = 157,299,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,299,892.09/11,487.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.96

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