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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.83, 16,604.88 and 9,515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.83, 16,604.88 and 9,515.64 is: 14,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.83 : 16,604.88 = 9,515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.83/16,604.88 = 9,515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.83x = 16,604.88 × 9,515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.83x = 158,006,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,006,012.75/11,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,287.78

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