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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.40, 16,808.10 and 9,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.40, 16,808.10 and 9,477.40 is: 14,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.40 : 16,808.10 = 9,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.40/16,808.10 = 9,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.40x = 16,808.10 × 9,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.40x = 159,297,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,297,086.94/11,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.10

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