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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261, 16,893.30 and 9,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261, 16,893.30 and 9,176.06 is: 13,765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261 : 16,893.30 = 9,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261/16,893.30 = 9,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261x = 16,893.30 × 9,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261x = 155,013,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,013,934.40/11,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.56

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