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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.60, 16,683.90 and 9,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.60, 16,683.90 and 9,308.20 is: 13,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.60 : 16,683.90 = 9,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.60/16,683.90 = 9,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.60x = 16,683.90 × 9,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.60x = 155,297,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,297,077.98/11,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.30

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