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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.52, 16,832.70 and 9,409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.52, 16,832.70 and 9,409.32 is: 14,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.52 : 16,832.70 = 9,409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.52/16,832.70 = 9,409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.52x = 16,832.70 × 9,409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.52x = 158,384,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,384,260.76/11,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.45

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