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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.60, 16,838.40 and 9,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.60, 16,838.40 and 9,411.20 is: 14,116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.60 : 16,838.40 = 9,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.60/16,838.40 = 9,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.60x = 16,838.40 × 9,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.60x = 158,469,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,469,550.08/11,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.80

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