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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,530.28, 15,913.86 and 9,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,530.28, 15,913.86 and 9,041.96 is: 12,479.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,530.28 : 15,913.86 = 9,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,530.28/15,913.86 = 9,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,530.28x = 15,913.86 × 9,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,530.28x = 143,892,485.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,892,485.57/11,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.53

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