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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.70, 16,618.05 and 9,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.70, 16,618.05 and 9,912.30 is: 14,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.70 : 16,618.05 = 9,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.70/16,618.05 = 9,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.70x = 16,618.05 × 9,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.70x = 164,723,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,723,097.02/11,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.45

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