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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.40, 16,512.60 and 9,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.40, 16,512.60 and 9,712.40 is: 14,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.40 : 16,512.60 = 9,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.40/16,512.60 = 9,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.40x = 16,512.60 × 9,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.40x = 160,376,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,376,976.24/11,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,568.60

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