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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,179.38, 16,772.22 and 9,118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,179.38, 16,772.22 and 9,118.86 is: 13,680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,179.38 : 16,772.22 = 9,118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,179.38/16,772.22 = 9,118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,179.38x = 16,772.22 × 9,118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,179.38x = 152,943,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,943,526.07/11,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.86

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