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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,557.38, 15,934.35 and 9,430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,557.38, 15,934.35 and 9,430.75 is: 13,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,557.38 : 15,934.35 = 9,430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,557.38/15,934.35 = 9,430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,557.38x = 15,934.35 × 9,430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,557.38x = 150,272,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,272,891.79/11,557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.33

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