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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.80, 16,553.70 and 9,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.80, 16,553.70 and 9,610.20 is: 14,415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.80 : 16,553.70 = 9,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.80/16,553.70 = 9,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.80x = 16,553.70 × 9,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.80x = 159,084,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,084,367.74/11,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.30

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