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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.60, 16,856.40 and 9,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.60, 16,856.40 and 9,269.30 is: 13,903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.60 : 16,856.40 = 9,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.60/16,856.40 = 9,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.60x = 16,856.40 × 9,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.60x = 156,247,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,247,028.52/11,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.95

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