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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,249.70, 16,874.55 and 9,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,249.70, 16,874.55 and 9,062.70 is: 13,594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,249.70 : 16,874.55 = 9,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,249.70/16,874.55 = 9,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,249.70x = 16,874.55 × 9,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,249.70x = 152,928,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,928,984.29/11,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.05

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