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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.30, 16,860.45 and 9,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.30, 16,860.45 and 9,053.30 is: 13,579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.30 : 16,860.45 = 9,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.30/16,860.45 = 9,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.30x = 16,860.45 × 9,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.30x = 152,642,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,642,711.99/11,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.95

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