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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,137.08, 16,709.22 and 9,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,137.08, 16,709.22 and 9,591.60 is: 14,390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,137.08 : 16,709.22 = 9,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,137.08/16,709.22 = 9,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,137.08x = 16,709.22 × 9,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,137.08x = 160,268,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,268,154.55/11,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.50

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