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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.36, 16,508.79 and 9,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.36, 16,508.79 and 9,175.08 is: 13,768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.36 : 16,508.79 = 9,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.36/16,508.79 = 9,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.36x = 16,508.79 × 9,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.36x = 151,469,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,469,468.95/11,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.25

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