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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,604.37, 15,952.46 and 9,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,604.37, 15,952.46 and 9,983.36 is: 13,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,604.37 : 15,952.46 = 9,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,604.37/15,952.46 = 9,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,604.37x = 15,952.46 × 9,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,604.37x = 159,259,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,259,051.30/11,604.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.06

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