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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,092.34, 16,542.29 and 9,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,092.34, 16,542.29 and 9,459.38 is: 14,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,092.34 : 16,542.29 = 9,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,092.34/16,542.29 = 9,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,092.34x = 16,542.29 × 9,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,092.34x = 156,479,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,479,712.64/11,092.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.01

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