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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.93, 16,595.46 and 9,158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.93, 16,595.46 and 9,158.43 is: 13,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.93 : 16,595.46 = 9,158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.93/16,595.46 = 9,158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.93x = 16,595.46 × 9,158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.93x = 151,988,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,988,344.51/11,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.45

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