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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.29, 15,949.33 and 9,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.29, 15,949.33 and 9,441.64 is: 13,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.29 : 15,949.33 = 9,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.29/15,949.33 = 9,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.29x = 15,949.33 × 9,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.29x = 150,587,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,587,768.62/11,568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.29

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