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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,529.84, 15,905.40 and 9,408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,529.84, 15,905.40 and 9,408.24 is: 12,978.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,529.84 : 15,905.40 = 9,408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,529.84/15,905.40 = 9,408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,529.84x = 15,905.40 × 9,408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,529.84x = 149,641,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,641,820.50/11,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,978.66

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