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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.60, 16,710.90 and 9,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.60, 16,710.90 and 9,909.40 is: 14,864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.60 : 16,710.90 = 9,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.60/16,710.90 = 9,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.60x = 16,710.90 × 9,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.60x = 165,594,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,594,992.46/11,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,864.10

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