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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.52, 16,511.78 and 9,277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.52, 16,511.78 and 9,277.92 is: 13,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.52 : 16,511.78 = 9,277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.52/16,511.78 = 9,277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.52x = 16,511.78 × 9,277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.52x = 153,194,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,194,973.90/11,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.06

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