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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.76, 16,484.94 and 9,165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.76, 16,484.94 and 9,165.68 is: 13,732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.76 : 16,484.94 = 9,165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.76/16,484.94 = 9,165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.76x = 16,484.94 × 9,165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.76x = 151,095,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,095,684.86/11,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.53

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