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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,129.20, 16,693.80 and 9,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,129.20, 16,693.80 and 9,458.80 is: 14,188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129.20 : 16,693.80 = 9,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129.20/16,693.80 = 9,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129.20x = 16,693.80 × 9,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129.20x = 157,903,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,903,315.44/11,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.20

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