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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.60, 16,601.10 and 9,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.60, 16,601.10 and 9,625.60 is: 14,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.60 : 16,601.10 = 9,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.60/16,601.10 = 9,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.60x = 16,601.10 × 9,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.60x = 159,795,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,795,548.16/11,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,417.30

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