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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.80, 16,871.70 and 9,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.80, 16,871.70 and 9,060.80 is: 13,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.80 : 16,871.70 = 9,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.80/16,871.70 = 9,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.80x = 16,871.70 × 9,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.80x = 152,871,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,871,099.36/11,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.20

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