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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.70, 16,561.05 and 9,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.70, 16,561.05 and 9,072.40 is: 13,608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.70 : 16,561.05 = 9,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.70/16,561.05 = 9,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.70x = 16,561.05 × 9,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.70x = 150,248,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,248,470.02/11,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.60

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