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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.80, 16,618.20 and 9,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.80, 16,618.20 and 9,869.20 is: 14,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.80 : 16,618.20 = 9,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.80/16,618.20 = 9,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.80x = 16,618.20 × 9,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.80x = 164,008,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,008,339.44/11,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,803.80

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